REQ#: RQ186089Public Trust: NACI (T1) Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.

Job DescriptionSoftware Development ManagerDiscover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission critical. Join our team as a Software Development Manager and make an impact on our NEDSS (National Electronic Disease Surveillance System) project with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For this project, we develop, maintain, and support the NBS (NEDSS Base System), a web-based disease surveillance system used by public health jurisdictions to collect and analyze disease occurrence data, as well as to report this data to the CDC. While you help us advance the mission, we’ll help you build your skills and advance your career.As a Software Development Manager, you will manage a complex software product and lead a team of software developers in performing complex analysis, design, development, testing and delivery of software applications. The Software Development Lead will work along with other team members to design and develop various software components and manage a critical product with several complex modules. You will lead cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions for our Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) customers and will apply advanced level of technical knowledge to solve a variety of complex technical issues.This role is remote; but, must be within commuting distance to Atlanta, GA for occasional onsite meetings. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESConduct full lifecycle activities to include requirements analysis, design, development, and testing.Represent and lead client meetings regarding development status and updates on a continuous basis.Drives the architecture of software applications based on user requirements and functionality.Develops and enforces software development processes and procedures.  Conduct design and code reviews to ensure design principles are followed.Lead to completion migration & enhancement of complex ETL processes from SAS to SQL (SSIS/stored procedures)Lead & direct a team of multi-skilled resources to implement innovative solutions to improve performance, improve product development, streamline release delivery process, and enhance product support to customers on behalf of CDC clientTake ownership of ensuring proper testing occurs prior to software releases.  Continuously strive for improvements to existing software applications, systems and servicesDefine strategies and roadmaps for expansion of capabilities, technologies, and governance.Support the design and review of the technical architecture and supporting information technologies to compliance with IT Standards, including such areas as security, performance, capacity planning, backup / recovery, failover, and disaster recovery.Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology.Ensure solutions and activities delivered are aligned with the strategy and vision of the customer.Collaborate with fellow teammates on complex problems and recommend improvements.Commit to staying abreast of emerging technologies and evolving customer goals and objectives.Participate in architectural and design discussions as they pertain to Future State, Concepts, and planned or active Development & Engineering projects.Brief stakeholders on planned and active projects and activitiesQUALIFICATIONS:  Required skills and experience:Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years’ experience (Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related area is preferred)10+ years of solid experience with full life-cycle software development5+ years of management of multi-functional development teamsExperience working closely with client stakeholders, architects, analysts, and SMEs to validate and/or elicit information requirements for enhancements and modernization of application design and architectureExtensive experience with various technologies such as Java & SQL and open-source technologiesExperience in translating detailed design into developing system functionality using Java J2EEUnderstanding of data warehousing principles and conceptsCurrent experience with Microsoft SQL Server databasesDemonstrated ability to effectively manage technical resources at various skill levelsExperience with product roadmaps and executing client implementationsExperience in successfully implementing redesign & migration of complex ETL processesExperience developing and managing Microsoft Azure or AWS cloud environmentsExperience with DevOps tools, Automation & ContainerizationExperience in system design and documentationExperience in troubleshooting defects/other issues raised internally or by state partnersAbility to write complex SQL queries in support of development and/or troubleshootingExperience in actively participating in backlog grooming and design sessions​Desired skills and experience:Experience leading, coaching and mentoring junior developers.Understanding of Struts MVC FrameworkExperience with data integration engines such as Orion RhapsodyExperience with Agile development tools, such as Atlassian Jira and ConfluenceExperience with SAS ReportingExperience with ETL tools/development.Familiarity with Public Health/Public Health Surveillance SystemsExperience with HL7 standards and messaging.Experience working on CDC or other government project(s)Public Health Domain experience (understanding of public health standards like HL7, CDA, LOINC, SNOMED)Knowledge of developing applications in a Microservice architectureSkills and Attributes:Excellent listening and interpersonal skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to drive development towards project deadlinesAbility to interact with key project stakeholders at all levelsMust be able to lead a team of experienced IT personnelMust be able to manage direct reports

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays#GDITHealth