IT DEVELOPMENT SME

We are seeking an experienced IT Development SME to guide our clients development teams in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership qualities, and a passion for mentoring and developing team members. They will also possess the expertise to build and integrate an IT development framework with IT service delivery to ensure cohesive and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and direction to the development team, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements to define technical specifications and project scope.
• Architecture and Design: Design robust, scalable, and efficient software architectures that meet business requirements.
• Code Review: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and security.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve technical challenges and production issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Development Framework: Develop and implement an IT development framework that integrates seamlessly with IT service delivery processes, ensuring cohesive and efficient operations.
• Service Integration: Work closely with IT service delivery teams to ensure that development activities are aligned with service management practices and objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and continuously improve development processes and tools.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed project documentation, including design specifications, technical guidelines, and user manuals.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development.
  • Proven track record in a lead or senior development role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
  • Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of database management (SQL and NoSQL databases).
  • Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Familiar with technologies such as Apex, Appian, SharePoint, SOA, JDE
  • Experience with front-end and back-end development.
• Framework and Service Integration Skills:
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing IT development frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of integrating development processes with IT service delivery (e.g., ITIL, ITSM practices).
  • Ability to ensure development activities support service management goals and objectives.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Organizational and time management skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, ITIL certification).
  • Experience with Water, Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Vertical:

Technology