IT Apps Development Lead

Job Description

We have a position for a IT Apps Development Lead with one of our clients in Atlanta, GA for an initial contract duration of 4 months. No third party candidates considered for this position.

Under broad supervision, supervises, guides, and instructs the day-to-day operations of in-house application development staff.

Short Description:

Under limited supervision, ensure the client's applications operate effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising, guiding, and instructing the day-to-day operations of the staff. Ensures stated services and efficiency goals are met. Serves as a high-level subject matter expert, providing authoritative guidance for professional staff and supporting the software life cycle for the agency's applications, emphasizing activities and task prioritization. This position will manage a team of 8-10 software engineers responsible for developing new applications and providing modifications for existing applications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of IT consultants/staff by providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of the IT team, ensuring that all coding practices and end product produced are up to standard.
• Develop and implement best practices to ensure our IT enterprise applications are supportable and maintainable.
• Work with architects to ensure software design is being properly implemented.
• Evaluate and recommend software solutions to improve the quality of the client's IT enterprise applications.
• Work with project managers on management and implementation of development during the entire project life cycle.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot technical issues and guide the IT team in resolving complex technical problems.
• Interview candidates and hire qualified individuals to fill open roles within the department.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports requested by both internal and external clients and IT Management.
• Develop and mentor staff to a high level of competency.
• Handle issues of a highly technical nature.
• Monitor staff performance and schedule adherence to improve efficiencies, identify training opportunities, and ensure proper coverage.
• Remain current on internal procedures and external client requirements.