GTA Senior Angular Developer

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
Individuals within the Software Development job family work closely with clients,
business analysts and team members to understand the business requirements that
drive the analysis and design and/or development of quality technical solutions.
These solutions must be aligned with Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) and State
Agency IT strategies and are compliant with the organization’s architectural
standards. Software Developers are involved in the full systems life cycle and
therefore are responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing and
supporting applications that are delivered on time and within budget.
Responsibilities beyond development of applications may include participation in
component and data architecture design, technology planning, product evaluation,
issue troubleshooting and resolution, advanced testing processes and buy vs. build
recommendations. Software Developers may also use various middleware to
develop solutions. Individuals also provide input to project plans related to the
Software Development initiative. Applications Developers develop integrated
solutions within and across the enterprise that consolidate and coordinate existing
applications, legacy systems, databases, Web interfaces and/or hardware logic to
work together to meet new and emerging enterprise requirements.
Software Development professionals have a strong knowledge of programming
languages used by the organization and may have knowledge of object-oriented
approaches in designing, coding and debugging programs. They have experience in
systems design and have a solid understanding of development, database
development, testing, and integration methodologies. Knowledge of current and
emerging IT products, services and processes is required.
Software Developers may work as individual contributors, team members or as
technical team leaders. They also provide client support, consultation and subject
matter expertise for software development, maintenance, and support. This is a
Hybrid work environment; however, candidates may be required to report to the
office a few days each month, and/or on an as-needed basis.
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WORK COMPLEXITY:
Advanced Professional Level
Works on major projects as a lead developer, providing subject matter expertise
and technical guidance. Works on projects of higher complexity or risk that span a
broad range of systems or technologies and may have a system-wide impact.
Requires expertise in multiple technical environments and an increased level of
business knowledge. Requires advanced level understanding, implementation and
usage of specific software platforms, languages and frameworks.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for technical leadership in the analysis, design, development,
integration, testing and enhancement of software, applications or middleware.
Actively involved in researching, troubleshooting or resolving complex support
issues. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:
● Consults in the project planning process with clients, business analysts,
architects and team members.
● Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential project
schedule risks. Identifies ways to resolve schedule issues. Keeps
management aware of project progress and status.
● May lead the technical evaluation and selection process for software or
middleware packages. Supports any communication and training necessary
for successful adoption of selected tools or software.
● Provides input for buy vs. build recommendations. Researches the feasibility
or availability of custom, open source and commercial (COTS) solution
alternatives. Provides input on system options, risk, cost versus benefit, and
impacts on business processes and goals. May work with the GTA Technology
Office and architects to ensure all systems are in line with GTA IT long-term
strategy. Provides input to business cases and may assist in procurement
activities for buy decisions.
● Proactively analyzes existing applications to identify weaknesses and develop
opportunities for improvements. May initiate the identification, analysis,
implementation, communication and adoption of technical process
improvements to benefit the team. This may include recognizing the
potential for streamlining or automation of existing processes, determining
the value of new or different approaches to application implementations,
suggesting or proposing changes to applications to solve or address existing
problems. Supports any change management necessary for implemented
process improvements.