Lead IT Developer Job

Position Detail Lead IT Developer Atlanta, GA Date: 08/28/2009
Company: The Home Depot
Category: Information Technology
Type: Full-time
Travel: None

Relocation no
POSITION DESCRIPTION The Lead Developer will be involved in development and support of Supply Chain Inventory Management projects. They will participate in the requirements gathering, design, and development of complex applications/programs. They will be able to present ideas and solutions at peer reviews and development sessions. They will demonstrate that they are capable of ensuring the highest quality deployments from design through QA to production. They will be expected to assist team members in the day-to-day activities related to team project work.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - View software packages, products and define, prioritize, plan and implement solutions across multiple complex projects. Ensure the team comprehends and applies the established processes, policies, standards and procedures. Provide status reports to Manager and review boards on complex development projects. Guide and direct project teams in the requirements gathering, design, and development of complex applications/programs. Ensure compliance and conduct appropriate test reviews as necessary.

NATURE AND SCOPE - Typically reports to Manager, Information Technology No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the technical leadership of a project work team: may select team members and assess capabilities, provide technical training, provide information necessary to meet work, project or program objectives, evaluate program or project performance.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Essential Skills MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

EDUCATION REQUIRED - The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 5
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES -

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - The preferred candidate will work independently with minimal direction. They should able to communicate to both business and technical audiences. They will have the ability to participate in multiple work streams simultaneously. This candidate should posess technical proficiency in at least three of the six areas below: + Java development with focus on web development (JSP, Servlet, JMS, JDBC, J2EE Security, Struts) + Understanding of standard web frameworks and languages (HTML, CSS, Javacript, AJAX) + Knowledge of standard web service development frameworks and methodologies (SOAP and RESTful) + Experience with standard SQL against DB2/UDB, Informix, mySQL or SQLServer + Familiarity with Rich Internet Application Development (FLEX, Silverlight) + General proficiency in XML Knowledge of Forecasting and Replenishment processes and associated system integration is prefered. BS Computer Science or related field, MS a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES - Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical. Understands the financial implications of the project (i.e. software capitalization, cost/benefits, etc.). Strong decision making abilities. Ability to lead and mentor others.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segments: Developer, Technology