Senior Project Lead JAVA Software Developer Engineer

EmTacq specializes in EMployer Talent ACQuisitions, matching the most qualified candidates with the most competitive positions available. We pride ourselves on not just putting bodies in seats, rather matching professionals to their careers. We are headquartered in the Raleigh / Durham, NC area. However, as a recruiting agency we service companies and candidates across the United States. We are your best source for professional, value driven low cost recruitment services.

This position will be part of a team delivering and supporting IT Tools and IT System Development Platforms. The primary responsibility is to design, develop and deploy effective and sustainable infrastructure and technology solutions to meet the needs of (internal) IT partners who deliver applications, databases and IT Services for the business. Be part of the team of engineers in building and supporting the platforms, the tools and systems that are used by other IT personnel to automate and improve the business of IT.

Evaluate multiple supplier offerings/tools and assist in choosing a suite of components that will meet IT business needs in a timely fashion.

Recommend best-of-breed solutions to support IT personnel in every role (PM, Analyst, Engineer, Tester, SQM, Prod Support, Release Management, etc.).

Design and build one or more developer platform(s) using state-of-the art technologies; platforms to be used internally by IT personnel.

Collaborate with lead engineers and system architects to govern the standard IT toolsets, used throughout the company. Assist in establishing the target state for IT tooling.

Evolve current (in use) IT tools and build a roadmap toward the target state.

Consult and advise IT partners on platform standards.

Evaluate new/emerging technologies/tools for possible use within IT.

Ensure vendor performance and deliverables meet contract specifications.

Business Category

Global Technology & Operations

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other Information Systems/Technical discipline, with 5-7 years of experience in designing, customizing, and developing IT solutions.

3 years of experience with development, implementation or support of IT Tools (such as: I.T. Service Management, Project Management, Prototyping, Designing, Coding, Testing, SQA/SQM and Prod Monitor/Control).

5 years as an IT Project Leader or Team Leader, responsible for leading large-scale IT projects.

5 years of experience with software development lifecycle methodologies.

3 Years of experience with JAVA technologies.

3 years of experience evaluating and recommending proprietary and third-party vendor solutions with the ability to create and convey cost/benefit analysis.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in communicating solutions to clients.

Working knowledge of Iterative/Agile methodology.

Knowledge of IT Tools such as Rational Team Concert (RTC), GIT, STASH, BAMBOO, Jenkins, UrbanCode.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. They are committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is their policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.