JOB DESCRIPTION:
My direct client has an immediate need for Software Engineering Technical Lead.
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Location: New York, NY
Salary: OPEN
Start Date: ASAP
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
– Lead team of 4 or more developers including employees, on-site consultants, and off-site consultants
– Design, develop and document technical requirements and solutions
– Actively participate in software development, 80% hands-on coding expected
– Participate in daily meetings and regular planning and review sessions (using Scrum/Agile methodology)
– Lead regular design and code reviews
– Interact with cross-functional teams to ensure complete delivery of web applications, including Web Operations, Database Administrators, and User Interface Developers
– Interact with product owner(s) to ensure accurate requirements fulfillment
– Interact with other Technical Leads to ensure development and adherence to standards
– Report status of current projects and contribute to planning for future projects
– Introduce new technologies, techniques, and best practices
– Support testing and production installation efforts as well as debugging environment issues in all environments
Experience
– Minimum 10 years of experience in software design and development.
– Minimum 5 years of experience in web application design and development.
– Minimum 3 years of experience leading other developers.
– Demonstrated ability to work within and simultaneously lead a team.
– Current experience leading a team in a PHP environment.
– Expert knowledge of CMS and PHP environments, preferably Drupal.
Skills and Qualifications
– Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
– Strong analytical and problem solving skills
– Familiarity with Agile Software Development Methodologies
– Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) methodologies
– Expert knowledge of traditional SDLC
– Experience with software development management tools (eg JIRA)
– Expert technical skills in Web Development using a content management system (CMS), preferably Drupal
– Expert technical skills in PHP
– Expert knowledge of web application security considerations
– Familiarity with AJAX techniques, RESTful protocols, and modern JavaScript libraries
– Expert user skills in Linux, Unix, OSX, and shell scripting
– Expert skills in SQL and database design
– Familiarity with search engines
– Understanding of functional languages
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related area of study, or other degree with additional 3 years of practical experience
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