IT Applications Developer

Location: Hybrid – Phoenix, Arizona
Duration: 3 month Contract to Perm
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Overview: The will provide technical leadership for assigned IT development personnel and be responsible for the technical design and implementation of mid-range software development of the assigned web services and/or applications. Key aspects which will differentiate this role are: possessing working knowledge of latest industry best practices and trends within data frameworks and management (e.g. SQL/non-SQL, In-memory Cache, SSD); cloud frameworks, content delivery network design, web services design, rules engine design, and software optimization techniques.
This position will work with product management, business analysts, developers, testers and architectural teams to define strategy and requirements, develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, identifying and securing commitment from external and internal teams for new initiatives, driving consensus on the technical approach, setting timelines, and leading cross-functional crew application teams from design through delivery.
Overview: The will provide technical leadership for assigned IT development personnel and be responsible for the technical design and implementation of mid-range software development of the assigned web services and/or applications. Key aspects which will differentiate this role are: possessing working knowledge of latest industry best practices and trends within data frameworks and management (e.g. SQL/non-SQL, In-memory Cache, SSD); cloud frameworks, content delivery network design, web services design, rules engine design, and software optimization techniques.
This position will work with product management, business analysts, developers, testers and architectural teams to define strategy and requirements, develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, identifying and securing commitment from external and internal teams for new initiatives, driving consensus on the technical approach, setting timelines, and leading cross-functional crew application teams from design through delivery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and modifies complex, deadline-intensive and/or mission-critical applications using advanced programming tools.
• Documents all code using standard forms and procedures and review others work as appropriate.
• Assists others in the use of programming tools and recommend tools to best meet application needs.
• Recommends process, methodology and tool changes in conjunction with Architects and QA to best meet the needs of the department and client.
• Works with Quality assurance to participate in unit, system and user acceptance testing based on an understanding of the development lifecycle.
• Participates in architectural recommendations/decisions and work with other infrastructure groups as applicable to determine and implement complex system hardware requirements that may involve multiple platforms, databases, peripherals or other technology.
• Provides the highest level of technical production support for applications, assists others with complex problem resolution and responds with solutions to both functional and technical issues in a timely manner.
• Works with Business System Analysts, Product Managers, Squad Leads, Technical Leads, and other leadership to recommend process or system enhancements.
• Works with DBAs, Architects and other team members to ensure logical and physical data models and relationship diagrams are completed and executed according to methodology and user requirements.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 6 - 8 years of proven experience delivering enterprise software solutions as part of a team
• Ability to influence others through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messages based on the audience, including non-technical groups.
• Self-starter, motivates others to do the same.
• Proficiency in coordinating across multiple teams to accomplish goals.
• 6 years of Java development in a service-oriented architecture
• 3 years Application Programming Interface (API) framework / REST development
• 3 years in web services (mid-range) development

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• Experience delivering software to cloud environments - Azure, IBM Cloud, AWS, Google
• Working knowledge of stream processing - Kafka, Spark
• Deep knowledge of DevOps concepts
• Experience with enterprise software security - PCI, PII
• Web UI technologies - React, Javascript frameworks
• Mobile application development - Java/Android, React Native, iOS
• 2 years technical leadership of IT personnel
• Skills, Licenses & Certifications
• Experience in Continuous Delivery/Continuous Integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Nexus, TDD, Automated regression testing)
• Experience with hw/sw resource management, cloud framework implementation, micro-services, and Apache frameworks
• Experience in service optimizations for performance
• Ability to take large, complex projects and break them down into manageable pieces, develop functional specifications, to be delivered in a successful and timely manner
• Demonstrated experience leading large scale initiatives, and well-rounded technical background in current data management technologies
• Proficiency and demonstrated experience in the following technologies:
• Java / JVM based technologies
• Spring/J2EE
• Data storage - SQL and/or NoSQL databases, ORM, caches
• Messaging - pub/sub, p2p
• Server-side web technologies - HTTP based services (SOAP/REST)
• Automated build/test/deployment tools
• Working Knowledge in the following areas:
• Full stack development
• HTML5, JavaScript, React
• Terraform scripting
• Infrastructure technologies - firewalls, NAT, load balancing
• Cloud design/architecture - microservices, SPA, BFF
• GitHub
• Language & Communication Skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience, including non-technical groups.