Job Description

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About Valsoft

Valsoft Corporation acquires and develops vertical market software companies through a buy-and-hold strategy. Unlike traditional private equity, we don't flip companies--we operate them for the long term.


Our decentralized model allows each business to maintain its entrepreneurial spirit while benefiting from shared expertise, technology, and best practices across our portfolio.

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About Fluent Software Group

Fluent Software Group is one of Valsoft Corporation's operating groups, a global leader in acquiring and operating vertical market software companies. Fluent focuses on businesses serving specialized industries, where focus and expertise matter most.


We provide a permanent home for founders and their teams, ensuring their companies continue to thrive while gaining access to resources, technology, and operational playbooks that accelerate sustainable growth.

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About WSI Technologies

WSI Technologies (WSI)

, a Valsoft/Fluent Software company, equips public safety and child advocacy professionals with

mission-critical intelligence tools

that enable real-time collaboration, faster decision-making, and safer communities.


Our software empowers agencies to access, analyze, and act on vital data when it matters most. As WSI continues to expand its technology stack and product offerings, we're looking for exceptional talent to help shape the next chapter of our growth.

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on

Lead Developer

to guide our engineering team in building and maintaining enterprise-grade applications that make a real impact in the public safety and advocacy sectors.


This role combines

technical excellence

with

leadership

-- you'll mentor developers, architect scalable solutions, and ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing software across web and desktop platforms. Working closely with Product, QA, and UX teams, you'll turn ideas into powerful solutions used daily by professionals who protect and serve their communities.

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Key Responsibilities

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Technical Leadership

Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-grade applications using

C#

and

.NET

. Mentor and guide developers to improve code quality, performance, and maintainability. Promote engineering best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement.
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Full Stack Development

Develop responsive, modern web applications using

React

and

Bootstrap 5

. Enhance and maintain legacy

WinForms

and

WPF

desktop applications. Design and optimize

SQL Server

schemas, queries, and stored procedures.
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Architecture & DevOps

Oversee

CI/CD pipelines

and automate builds, testing, and deployments. Drive

cloud deployments

and infrastructure efficiency within

Microsoft Azure

. Ensure secure, scalable, and maintainable system architectures.
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Testing & Quality

Define and implement multi-layered testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E). Embed automated testing into deployment workflows and champion a

TDD

culture. Ensure high availability and performance through proactive monitoring and QA collaboration.
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Collaboration & Customer Focus

Partner closely with

Product Management

,

QA

, and

UX

teams to deliver on roadmap commitments. Engage directly with customers for product feedback, feature validation, and live demonstrations. Align technical delivery with user needs and organizational mission.
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Continuous Improvement

Encourage code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions to elevate team capability. Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology innovation. Foster an environment of collaboration, learning, and accountability.
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Who You Are

A

seasoned developer and mentor

who enjoys leading teams while staying hands-on. Passionate about creating

secure, reliable, and user-focused

applications. Excited to work on products that directly contribute to

public safety and social impact

. Comfortable collaborating across departments and engaging directly with users. Proactive, detail-oriented, and always seeking ways to innovate and improve.
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Qualifications

7+ years

of professional software development experience with

C#/.NET

. Strong expertise with

SQL Server

, including query optimization and schema design. Proficient in

ASP.NET

(MVC or Razor Pages) and

REST API

development. Skilled in front-end frameworks like

React

and

Bootstrap 5

. Experience with

WPF

,

WinForms

, and

MVVM

architecture. Familiarity with

Web Components

,

WebView2

, and multimedia frameworks (e.g., Video.js, FFmpeg). Strong understanding of

Git workflows

,

Azure DevOps

, and

CI/CD automation

. Experience with

Microsoft Azure

deployments. Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
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Nice-to-Haves

Experience with

security or compliance frameworks

(SOC 2, CJIS, HIPAA). Familiarity with

logging and monitoring tools

(Datadog, CloudWatch, Application Insights). Experience in building or scaling

mission-critical SaaS applications

. Background working with

government or public safety agencies

.
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What's In It For You

High Autonomy, High Impact:

Operate with independence and drive initiatives that influence outcomes across multiple companies.

Career Growth:

Join a rapidly expanding investment group with exposure to M&A, integration, and operational excellence.

Culture of Learning:

A strong commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.

Collaborative, Entrepreneurial Environment:

Work alongside leaders across multiple industries--no two days are the same.

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

Health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more.

Employee Events & Team-Building:

Regular opportunities to connect and collaborate across our global network.

Join us and help scale companies the right way--without losing their entrepreneurial edge. At Valsoft and Fluent, you'll have an impact from Day 1.


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