IT Specialist (Appsw)

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient IT professional to lead critical software development and modernization initiatives. This role requires a blend of technical mastery, team leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver solutions in complex hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-functional teams (employees and contractors) to deliver projects in hybrid (on-premise and cloud) environments, managing conflicts and balancing assignments.
• Oversee complex software architecture and development initiatives from conception to deployment.
• Apply mastery of software engineering principles, object-oriented languages (Java, C#, Python), and modern web frameworks (.NET, Salesforce, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Angular/Material UI).
• Utilize expertise in tools such as GitHub/Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, comprehensive testing suites (code quality, security, coverage), and Generative AI.
• Drive projects using Agile methodologies and associated tools for ideation, ticket management, and documentation.
• Identify emerging technology trends, perform impact analysis on existing portfolios, and propose modernization and process improvements.
• Manage acquisition, contract, and budget planning for system implementation, modernization, integration, and maintenance activities.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience: A minimum of one year of senior-level IT experience, equivalent to Federal GS-13 or comparable private sector roles. This experience must include proficiency in at least four of the Key Responsibilities listed above.
• Technical Acumen: Demonstrated mastery of various programming languages, frameworks, development tools, and modern infrastructure (cloud/containers).
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage diverse technical teams effectively.
• Agile Expertise: Solid understanding and application of Agile methodologies.
• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to analyze technological trends and drive strategic modernization efforts.
• Core Competencies:

* Attention to Detail: Meticulous and thorough in all work. * Customer Service: Committed to understanding user needs and delivering high-quality solutions. * Oral Communication: Articulate and effective in conveying technical information to diverse audiences. * Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying issues, evaluating options, and recommending sound solutions.

Note: Both paid and unpaid/volunteer experience that builds relevant competencies will be considered.