IT Software Developer Lead

Working independently this role will lead and participate in the design coding testing and delivery of software solutions that are consistent with AEP Energy standards and practices. The development lead must both lead and function as a member of the team and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle. Possesses an advanced level of proficiency in skills and knowledge. This role will work with both onshore and offshore resources.
We are looking for a someone to quickly learn the energy business work to understand the details of retail energy and be a local leader contributing to the growth of a platform that can scale with our business goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


1) Design develop or modify code according to AEP Energy standards and best practices.
2) Identify and remove software defects.
3) Give direction as technical lead and collaborates with team members.
4) Provide solution ideas and direction.
5) Use software testing tools to assure the creation of software having the fewest defects.
6) Lead and participate in Code reviews.
7) Share responsibility and assist team members in achieving goals.
8) Communicate effectively with others.
9) Mentor peers and junior software developers.
10) Participate in the standards process.
11) Collaborate with architect analyst project manager and customers.
12) Meet deadlines and communicate proactively when schedules slip or issues arise.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements:

1) Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science or a related technical field of study.
2) Certifications relevant to position preferred.

Work Experience requirements:
1) 10 or more years in dominant project language experience preferably with Java microservices JavaScript/Angular frontend and Java legacy.
2) Previous technical leadership and mentorship.

Competencies
1) Leadership Radiates confidence in oneself and others inspires and motivates team members to excel exerts effective influence on the actions and opinions of others welcomes feedback and appropriately acknowledges the contributions of others.

2) Problem Solving Identifies and resolves issues promptly adeptly gathers and analyzes information develops alternative solutions and excels in collaborative problemsolving situations within a group.

3) Innovation Demonstrates original thinking and creativity confronts challenges with resourcefulness provides suggestions for enhancing work devises inventive approaches and ideas and effectively communicates concepts and information to capture the attention of others.

4) Adaptability Adjusts to changes in the work environment adeptly manages competing demands modifies approaches or methods to suit the situation optimally and effectively manages frequent changes delays or unexpected events.


Potential to Convert AEP does not sponsor Please state if candidates is willing and able to convert on the resume or the candidate will be rejected.
Please ensure you include the complete education details (highest level completed type of degree major/area of study etc.) or resume will be rejected and a sub spot will be lost.
Candidates must be local. This is a hybrid role at 1RP currently Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday are inoffice days.
Would like to stay under XX90 but please stay under absolute maximum bill rate of XX100XX at this time Rate will be highly considered when evaluating candidates.