Lead IT Developer - Enterprise - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE -

'Want to know what it's like to work in IT at The Home Depot?'

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Do you want to be part of the thrilling multichannel retail revolution? The Home Depot is a $70 billion business 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 high ROI 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.

The Lead Developer must work closely with architects to ensure proper system design, and ensure highest quality implementations from design through QA to production. The Lead Developer must have and be able to promote an appropriate sense of urgency in regard to deliverables, and be able to effectively partner with the team and the business to develop and deliver IT solutions. In addition, the lead will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the work produced by more junior developers and contract developers. This includes code reviews and guiding in all aspects of the SDLC.

Key hands on functional and technical skills:

• Demonstrate ability to understand business problems and articulate a corresponding solution.
• College Graduate in Computer Science or relevant experience
• Java
• J2EE (Tomcat)
• Familiar with Web Services using REST, JSON
• Development tools - Eclipse, Jenkins, SONAR, JIRA
• Knowledgeable in Frontend Technologies - JavaScript / HTML / CSS / jQuery / DOM
• Database (comfortable with SQL and data design)
• Messaging (AMQ)
• Linux
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical documents.
• Ability to communicate issues and recommend solutions in a timely manner to Management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

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 - 5

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 -

• Prioritization for multiple team members
• Technology Strategy
• Change Management
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Experience with Supply Chain especially Logistics processes and/or applications.
• Expert Java development with focus on web development (JSP, Servlet, JMS, JDBC, J2EE Security, Struts)
• Understanding of standard web frameworks and languages (HTML, HTML5, CSS, Javacript, AJAX)
• Knowledge of standard web service development frameworks and methodologies (SOAP and RESTful)
• Experience with standard SQL against DB2/UDB, Oracle, Informix, or SQLServer
• Experience with developing applications using Cobol and other development languages
• Familiarity with Rich Internet Application Development (FLEX, Silverlight)
• General proficiency in XML

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.