Lead IT Developer

POSITION PURPOSE -

                                                  “Want to know what it’s like to work in IT at The Home Depot?”

                                                            

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 Home Depot's customer fulfillment demands are growing as online shopping is growing in popularity.  The speed of fulfillment for purchases made both online and in the store is crucial to the growth of The Home Depot's sales.  Further, the ability for customers to purchase the entire catalog of HD products in store and online is mandatory for retailing going forward. 

We are seeking world-class talent looking to build a career with one of the world’s largest home improvement retailers, operating more than 2,200 store locations in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. Specifically, your role falls within the Pro/Tool Rental area of IT, encompassing applications and processes that support how The Home Depot interacts with our customers, such as contractors and remodelers.  The Home Depot offers a range of tools to these customers.  You will be exposed to the latest technologies running at large, enterprise scale. You will work with business partners to understand our strategic Pro or Tool Rental initiatives.

The Lead Developer will be responsible for leading medium to large projects. The candidate must have a strong and detailed understanding of each task on a large and complex project, and the ability to present status and strategy to project and executive leadership. The candidate must have an excellent understanding of the IT project life cycle, trends in the IT landscape and be able to influence IT leadership on streamlining those processes. The Lead Developer must be able to guide and direct project teams using Agile methodology from backlog grooming to release planning. Must be able to present ideas to IT review boards and business leadership. Assists multiple team members and other project leads in the day-to-day activities related to project work.

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 including code reviews.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -

Key hands on functional and technical skills:

•Java development with focus on web development (JSP, Servlet, JMS, JSON)
•Well versed with web frameworks and languages (HTML5, CSS, JQuery, AJAX, Angular, Cordova)
•Well versed with standard web service development frameworks and methodologies (DAO, RESTFul, SSL)
•Experience in Agile/XP methodologies is required
•Knowledge and experience of a wide range of best of breed open source and commercial technologies
•Experience working in cloud environment i.e. AWS, Cloud Foundry etc
•Mobile development experience a plus - best practices, building responsive pages, converting browser-based apps to mobile apps
•Ability and desire to learn new technologies
•Must be able to use different forms of communication to delivery message to different groups of people
•Skilled at building positive relationships with team members and matrix teams
•Ability at leading and facilitating meetings


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.

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.

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.

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.