GDOT IT Apps Development Lead

TekWissen ®; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce management provider is seeking an experienced GDOT IT Apps Development Lead in Atlanta, GA. The role requires a strong leader with over 5 years in IT management, responsible for overseeing the GDOT applications, leading a team of consultants, and implementing best practices in a hybrid environment. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required, along with experience in .NET technologies and strong problem-solving skills. A commitment to diverse workforce is emphasized.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT management or technical lead role.
• Technical certifications preferred.
• Experience with project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of IT consultants.
• Monitor and analyze IT team performance.
• Develop best practices for IT enterprise applications.
• Evaluate software solutions for GDOT's applications.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Project management

Training skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

.NET technologies

Kendo UI Telerik

C#.net

SQL Server

ServiceNow ITSM

Job description

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Job Title: GDOT IT Apps Development Lead

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: 4 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client provides a full range of services including web portal providing information on the state, business and economic development, public safety, Learning, law, justice, health, education, Corrections, transportation, IT, Social Services and culture. It also supplies information on government services and current job openings.

Job Description

• Under limited supervision, ensure the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) applications operate effectively and efficiently.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising, guiding, and instructing the day-to-day operations of the staff.
• Ensures stated services and efficiency goals are met.
• Serves as a high-level subject matter expert, providing authoritative guidance for professional staff and supporting the software life cycle for the agency’s applications, emphasizing activities and task prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of IT consultants/staff by providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of the IT team, ensuring that all coding practices and end product produced are up to standard.
• Develop and implement best practices to ensure our IT enterprise applications are supportable and maintainable.
• Work with architects to ensure software design is being properly implemented
• Evaluate and recommend software solutions to improve the quality of GDOT’s IT enterprise applications.
• Work with project managers on management and implementation of development during the entire project life cycle.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot technical issues and guide the IT team in resolving complex technical problems.
• Interview candidates and hire qualified individuals to fill open roles within the department
• Generates daily, weekly, and monthly reports requested by both internal and external clients and GDOT IT Management
• Develops and mentor staff to a high level of competency
• Handles issues of a highly technical nature
• Monitors staff performance and schedule adherence to improve efficiencies, identify training opportunities, and ensure proper coverage.
• Remains current on internal procedures and external client requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Information Technology or a related field
• Technical certifications preferred
• Five (5+) years of experience in an IT management role, IT technical lead role, or Project management role

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising or leading a support team
• Experience in custom applications or Experience with customization in Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products
• Developed applications in .NET technologies with Kendo UI Telerik, C#.net, Web API, REST API, JSON, SQL Server, Oracle, XML, HTML5, Angular JS
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM
• Experience Work with products management tools such as MS Visual Studio Team (TFS) server using Agile (SCRUM)
• Ability to resolve issues and exhibit strong initiative
• Excellent planning, training, and follow-up skills and analytical abilities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration