GDOT IT Apps Development Lead

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Under broad supervision supervises guides and instructs the day-to-day operations of inhouse application development staff.

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.

This position will manage a team of 8-10 software engineers responsible for developing new applications and providing modifications for existing applications.

All candidates who applied for Req 758073 need not apply again.

Local candidates only apply.

Only candidates with Permanent Resident (aka Green Card) and US Citizens should apply.

While the intent may be a long-term tenure this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st 2025.

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 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.

Work Terms and Conditions:

8 Hour workdays on a fixed schedule (i.e. not a flex-schedule) starting no earlier than 7:00AM Eastern Time starting no later than 9:00AM Eastern Time Monday - Friday 40 hours per week

GDOT has NOT specified a number of days onsite vs remote. However local candidates (i.e. able to come in office) will be preferred over an out of state candidates (i.e. remote worker). GDOT prefers candidates who can demonstrate they have the capability to work a hybrid work schedule which is a combination of remote and in-office work. Candidate capacity (i.e. days they could come into the office) to work a hybrid work schedule will be discussed during interviews.

The consultant will follow all applicable State of Georgia and GDOT policies procedures standards guidelines and accepted best practices.

The position end date is set for the end of the GDOT Fiscal Year. GDOT may exercise the option to renew contracts in one-year increments. Several successful consultants have continued working for several years with contract extensions. However GDOT is under no obligation to extend contracts and may terminate employment at any time.

When teleworking or working remotely consultant must have suitable internet connection and environment to comply with GDOT telework policies.

GDOT will reimburse authorized travel expense lodging and meals. GDOT will reimburse authorized travel use of a personal vehicle. Any travel expenses to start work or relocate to Georgia or will not be reimbursed. All travel expense reimbursement shall be in accordance with State Accounting Office Travel Policy: The Department has 13 holidays which consultants are not allowed to work nor make up any time for those holiday weeks without managements approval. Consultants are not to take extended leave during their first year of service (e.g. greater than 1week).

Consultant must have cell phone which can be used for business calls.

GDOT does not provide free parking. All routine commuting expenses are the responsibility of the consultant.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Experience supervising or leading a support team	Highly desired	5	Years
Experience in custom applications or Experience with customization in Commercial-off-the shelf COTS products	Highly desired	5	Years
Developed applications technologies with Kendo UI Telerik C#.net Web API REST API JSON SQL Server Oracle XML HTML5 Angular JS	Highly desired	5	Years

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement
Question2	What is your candidates email address
Question3	If selected for engagement your candidates hourly Pay Rate must be at least - Your candidate can be paid more; however the hourly SRP Rate cannot exceed -. Do you agree to these requirements
Question4	The maximum mark-up for this engagement s SRP rate is 35%. To be competitive on pricing a mark-up below the 35% threshold is suggested. Do you agree to propose a mark-up at or below 35%
Question5	This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you agree to this requirement
Question6	If selected for engagement your candidate will be expected to start no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) after the clients selection date Do you agree to this requirement

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