Title - Senior Angular Developer

Location - Atlanta, GA Hybrid

Overview

Lead software developer proficient in Angular and Spring Boot and able to take the lead on software development projects.

JOB SUMMARY: Individuals within the Software Development job family work closely with clients, business analysts and team members to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design and/or development of quality technical solutions. These solutions must be aligned with Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) and State Agency IT strategies and are compliant with the organization’s architectural standards. Software Developers are involved in the full systems life cycle and therefore are responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing and supporting applications that are delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities beyond development of applications may include participation in component and data architecture design, technology planning, product evaluation, issue troubleshooting and resolution, advanced testing processes and buy vs. build recommendations. Software Developers may also use various middleware to develop solutions. Individuals also provide input to project plans related to the Software Development initiative. Applications Developers develop integrated solutions within and across the enterprise that consolidate and coordinate existing applications, legacy systems, databases, Web interfaces and/or hardware logic to work together to meet new and emerging enterprise requirements. Software Development professionals have a strong knowledge of programming languages used by the organization and may have knowledge of object-oriented approaches in designing, coding and debugging programs. They have experience in systems design and have a solid understanding of development, database development, testing, and integration methodologies. Knowledge of current and emerging IT products, services and processes is required. Software Developers may work as individual contributors, team members or as technical team leaders. They also provide client support, consultation and subject matter expertise for software development, maintenance, and support. This is a Hybrid work environment; however, candidates may be required to report to the office a few days each month, and/or on an as-needed basis.

WORK COMPLEXITY: Advanced Professional Level Works on major projects as a lead developer, providing subject matter expertise and technical guidance. Works on projects of higher complexity or risk that span a broad range of systems or technologies and may have a system-wide impact. Requires expertise in multiple technical environments and an increased level of business knowledge. Requires advanced level understanding, implementation and usage of specific software platforms, languages and frameworks.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for technical leadership in the analysis, design, development, integration, testing and enhancement of software, applications or middleware. Actively involved in researching, troubleshooting or resolving complex support issues. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Consults in the project planning process with clients, business analysts, architects and team members.
• Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential project schedule risks. Identifies ways to resolve schedule issues. Keeps management aware of project progress and status.
• May lead the technical evaluation and selection process for software or middleware packages. Supports any communication and training necessary for successful adoption of selected tools or software.
• Provides input for buy vs. build recommendations. Researches the feasibility or availability of custom, open source and commercial (COTS) solution alternatives. Provides input on system options, risk, cost versus benefit, and impacts on business processes and goals. May work with the GTA Technology Office and architects to ensure all systems are in line with GTA IT long-term strategy. Provides input to business cases and may assist in procurement activities for buy decisions.
• Proactively analyzes existing applications to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for improvements. May initiate the identification, analysis, implementation, communication and adoption of technical process improvements to benefit the team. This may include recognizing the potential for streamlining or automation of existing processes, determining the value of new or different approaches to application implementations, suggesting or proposing changes to applications to solve or address existing problems. Supports any change management necessary for implemented process improvements.