Software Engineer Lead Developer

Company: Emory University
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

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Description:
Within Emory University's Office of Information Technology organization, the School of Medicine Application Solutions Manager is a hands-on leadership role that leads a team of skilled developers and coordinates a virtual team of project managers and business analysts driven to support and advance Emory School of Medicine missions. -The selected finalist will collaborate with Emory's world class researchers, physicians, students, and staff to help advance discoveries in health sciences and other disciplines, support the dissemination of knowledge, and improve the education of learners throughout the Emory Community. Architecture and design expertise is required to ensure Emory is getting the highest return on its IT investments. This leader must stay on top of technology advancements and trends including the cloud, online-workflow, UI/UX, application tech stack, etc. Collaboration and teamwork across the various teams is critical to the success of the delivery efforts, OIT, SOM, Emory University and its mission. - -JOB DESCRIPTION: -The Software Engineer Lead Developer in Emory University's Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides leadership in delivering the highest quality applications and services for our School of Medicine business partners. This position works with the Director of Application Development and API Services, the School of Medicine's Director of IT, peer development managers, and direct reports and requires a solid technical background. The position offers opportunities for hands on development and in leading a team of high performing software engineers. -Inspirational team builder that develops and mentors teammates, that leads through example, consistency, and with integrity, that fairly assesses individual contributions to the team and organization, and that facilitates growth opportunities by supporting individual developmentDevelops platform roadmaps, strategy, patterns, standards and processes through effective collaborating with leaders and stakeholdersDrives continuous improvement of application delivery vision, best practices, standards and governance to exceed expectations in speed to market, quality and efficiencyCollaborates with project managers, stakeholders, and other leaders on initiatives and projects as the application development and delivery expert thru effective representation and communication of vision and business value the team providesOversees and mentors the delivery of high-quality applications throughout the DevOps lifecycle from plan to support and monitoringLeverages Agile experience and knowledge to enables delivery in management of priorities/backlogs, coordinating cross-area projects, and resolving impediments, issues, and roadblocksEnsures solutions are delivered in a timely matter with a high degree of quality, while meeting business expectations.Additional duties assumed, as required. -MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering, or a related field ANDSix years of web application development experience with a framework such as Ruby-on-Rails, Python/Django, or Java/Spring, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Experience with client-side/front-end development.Experience with relational databases.Experience with SOA and integration between systems.Experience collaborating on software via version control. Fundamental linux skills.Understanding of Object Oriented Analysis and Design principles and of N-tier application architecture, and software design patterns. -PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Technical leadership experience in enterprise application development with a proven track record of delivering scalable, efficient, reliable and supportable software servicesStrong technical background in object-oriented design and development, full stack web development application, SOA and EDAStrong knowledge of best practices, development methodologies (particularly Agile) & standardsStrong experience in web application architecture, solution design, and development using SOA best practices and patterns.Experience with REST and SOAP APIs, HTTP, XML, JSON, JavaScript, Node.js, Angular, React, Ruby, and/or other frameworksStrong technical background in Java technology stack and its eco-systems including the common open source frameworks, core Java, JMS, JDBC, JPA, Spring, GWT, othersExperience with Salesforce and the Salesforce APIExperience in DevOps with ability to instrument pipeline automation and CI/CDKnowledgeable with microservices, API gateways, Open API a plusKnowledgeable about AWS-based cloud development technologies and trends a plusDemonstrate ability to coach, inspire and mentor a team of software engineersExperience working on different projects simultaneously, and capable of cultivating collaborationExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills with a proven ability interacting with all levels of management, stakeholders, support personnel, and customers -NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. - Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. - Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.#LI-EMORY002

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