Lead IT Developer - Middleware & Integration - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE -
Do you want to be part of a thrilling revolution influenced by technology? The Home Depot is a $70 billion business-focused environment where you can contribute in a variety of functional areas covering all aspects of the consumer value chain. We are currently managing leading software packages and technology platforms to deliver creative results to our business partners and customers. We need people who understand how best to apply technologies to solve problems and develop innovative solutions. If you are looking for an opportunity to see instant, progressive, and substantial business benefits from your technology talents and experience, it's the perfect time to join The Home Depot.
A Developer with the ability to work independently to identify and solve problems with existing solutions, and the ability to adopt and implement new technologies into new solutions. Some of the existing technologies are: Apache Storm, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Camel, Eclipse, WebsphereMQ and Bizlink. A developer is also expected to mentor peers and other developers to leverage best practices for platforms built on these technologies. Additional responsibilities include internal blogging, facilitating technology discussions or presenting technology topics in monthly forums.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• View software packages, products and define, prioritize, plan and implement solutions across multiple complex projects.
• Ensure the team comprehends and applies the established processes, policies, standards and procedures.
• Provide status reports to Manager and review boards on complex development projects.
• Guide and direct project teams in the requirements gathering, design, and development of complex applications/programs.
• Ensure compliance and conduct appropriate test reviews as necessary.

NATURE AND SCOPE -

• Typically reports to Manager, Information Technology
• No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the technical leadership of a project work team: may select team members and assess capabilities, provide technical training, provide information necessary to meet work, project or program objectives, evaluate program or project performance.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -
Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must pass the Drug Test. Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses.

EDUCATION REQUIRED -
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED. YEARS OF

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 7

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -
• 5-7 years work experience in developing applications using java and open source software (Java, J2EE, JQuery, JSON, RESTful web services, jenkins, Eclipse, ANT and Junit)
• Strong Development Experience with Apache Storm, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Camel
• Previous work experience in developing middleware platforms and services
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical.
• Strong decision making abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical.
• Understands the financial implications of the project (i.e. software capitalization, cost/benefits, etc.).
• Strong decision making abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor others.