Sr. Application Developer - ValiantIQ INC

Hello I have a new Developer role for our client The Institutes in PA.

It’s a contract role

60/hr on corp to corp.

Visa: GC-EAD/H4-EAD/GC/USC

Its more of a front end role and they would prefer the candidate to be able to come in to Malvern PA office 2 days per week. It will be flexible so there will be weeks where they wont need to come in at all, but they prefer candidates that can at least come in 2 day per week.

Position Description - Sr. Application Developer - React, javascript, typescript.

As part of our Web Development team, you will work closely with our Architecture and Solutions team,to develop a high-level understanding of the complex systems governing and facilitating our business applications,Full Stack Web Developer will assist Web Development teams in resolving architectural changes, implementing new frameworks for business projects, and mentoring The Institutes’ agile software teams in the design and planning of new software development.

Essential Responsibilities:

Act as lead web and API developer on as required to implement and guide the implementation of business requirements. Work with Business Analysts, Project Managers and Product Owners on story breakdown, timeline and roadmap development.

Provide technical leadership and onboarding of development tools and applications to increase the throughput of project deliverables.

Partner with Project Managers and Business Analysts to create accurate project timelines and work with the development team to ensure the development stays on track. Partner with and mentor development teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and adherence to SDLC best practices and principles

1. Interact with Business Analysts and business stakeholders to understand requirements for system enhancements. Perform analysis to understand the impact on our systems and determine feasibility and level of effort of proposed solutions. Consider Institutes strategic goals and make recommendations to support long-term goals and improvements.

Ensure that systems are accurately documented when created or changed, in our standard Confluence environment.

1. Partner with the Web Architect to identify areas where generative AI can assist in code automation, test automation, and project validation.
2. Perform library and framework analysis as needed and make business recommendations on improvising existing processes, troubleshooting issues, and ironing out technicalities on new business requirements.
3. Advise and offer direction to the development teams on a daily basis by communicating and clarifying technical requirements. Ensure delivery of the requested features and enforce architecture guidelines by participating in code reviews and assisting with testing.
4. Research and recommend software products and services and ensure their successful integration into The Institutes architecture.
5. Act as a Subject Matter Expert, leveraging in-depth understanding of Institutes systems to assist system users, mentor and train junior staff, and inform troubleshooting, impact analysis and strategic recommendations.
6. Perform other duties as assigned

Required Competencies:

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as listening, presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with staff at all levels of the organization.

Leadership.

Technical Knowledge: Proven ability as IT subject matter expert. Ability to translate operational and functional requirements into information systems settings and processes.

Decision Making and Judgement: Ability to exercise independent judgment in planning, organizing and performing system analyst tasks.

Team-oriented: Ability to motivate, coach and mentor team members. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to manage backlogs and achieve business goals.

Time Management and Prioritization: Ability to prioritize and work multiple simultaneous projects, and to adjust task priorities to align with emerging business needs. Frequently under deadlines and pressure.

1. Strive to reflect our five cultural values in all efforts: Put the Customer First, Do What You Say, Work Together, Be Innovative and Do the Right Thing.

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills Required:

Five to ten years of web front end and RESTful API development experience.

Knowledge of full SDLC and five plus years leading software implementations.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience with architecture design and capture tools such as Miro or Viso.

Agile/Scrum experience required, including experience writing user stories.

Preferred programming skills including but not limited to a working knowledge of: React and related frameworks, Typescript and Javascript, HTML, CSS, Drupal or Wordpress, Selenium or similar test automation framework, ExpressJS, Node, nginx, and Python.

Knowledge of release management/continuous integration techniques, as well as tools and technologies such as Git, GitHub, AWS, and Terraform a plus.