Lead Application Developer

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As the senior member of the application development group, this role, positioned between IT management and development staff is responsible for supporting and mentoring programmers in their downline.  This role is also responsible for supporting IT management in the successful development of new web based applications.  This includes all research relating to new or developing methods, and technologies in support of the development of new, innovative functionality for PHMC.  Beyond the new research and development the successful candidate will utilize established software development processes and project methodologies to solve complex technical problems and organize workload.  Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with team members and management in general and with direct regard to the progress of assignments, project task timelines, issues, and contingencies.  

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time exempt position with a regular work schedule of five days and 40 hours/week. Work Hours described as Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. This position may be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods.  Work primarily performed at 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Establish and implement training protocols for all technologies in PHMC’s stack.
• Ensure all team resources follow change management procedures.
• Research and develop new items for PHMC’s technology stack.
• Produce work estimates and technical specifications from documented business requirements for IT Management review.
• Participate in system design, analysis, and other process functions as required by management.
• Performs coding according to technical specifications and development standards.
• Responsible for setting unit test criteria, test plans, and debugging of code.
• Perform code reviews.
• Responsible for working with business analysts, support specialists, and the user community to confirm functionality of application is consistent with business requirements.
• Work with management to develop delivery estimates and provide updates as requested.
• Responsible for the delivery of product according to established timelines.
• Communicates status through the development cycle to the manager.
• Required to keep abreast of new technologies through training, and proactive research and reading reference materials.
• Track the progress and quality of work being performed in current project management / work effort software (PSA)
• Track, communicate & manage contemplated change notices and change orders (changes in the scope of work)
• Be accountable for time and all work efforts entered in PSA
• Communicate ideas for improving department processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
• Keep IT management and others informed about work efforts and challenges that may affect business relations

EXPERIENCE:

• Five to Eight years of professional application development experience required
• Clear understanding of the software development life cycle
• Application Development skills, including database, client/server, and web.
• Ability to work across multiple development platforms and frameworks (.NET, Java, Scala, C++, c’, PLAY, LAMP, etc.)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:  

• Bachelor’s degree in technology major from an accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent experience
• Information Technology related certifications, focus on programming languages

SUPERVISOR:  

• This position reports to Application Development Manager and ultimately the Director of Information Technology

SALARY

• Commensurate with experience and education