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IT DEVELOPER - PRINCIPAL

South Florida Water Management District

West Palm Beach, FL

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
West Palm Beach, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
The IT Developer Principal is responsible for computer programming to automate workflows and business processes by analyzing requirements, designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting software applications. This individual must demonstrate advanced experience in software analysis and design. This position applies advanced technical and business knowledge to complete highly complex and mission critical assignments. Must demonstrate knowledge and experience for multiple technology platforms, frameworks and languages such as: Pega Business Process Management (BPM) platform, Pega Mobile Development, JavaScript, Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) , HTML5, CSS, XML, REST APIs, Service Oriented Architecture, Object Oriented Analysis & Design  and Git.  

The successful candidate will be highly energetic, self-motivated, technology leader, team leader, technology loving individual who enjoys leading a team to develop software to solve highly complex business problems. This individual will have strong skills in the Business Process Management (BPM) tools, Pega, Pega PRPC, BIX, API integration and problem solving. The candidate strives to design and write the simplest code possible to solve complex problems and is comfortable working under minimum supervision, possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), strong interpersonal skills that thrive in a creative and energetic environment, and be able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines. Minimum 14 years of Application Development experience required. Minimum 5 years of Pega development and support experience required. Certified Pega Lead Systems Architect preferred.

Position may be filled as IT Developer – Lead

Position may be filled as IT Developer – Senior

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Analyze, design and develop computer software code that is readable, maintainable and understandable by peers.
  • Thrive in an ambiguous environment by adapting, anticipating and resolving problems
  • Self-motivated and able to work under minimum supervision
  • Mentor, coach, and guide other members of the team
  • Prioritize and assign work to team members.
  • Lead design reviews and code review sessions.
  • Set design and coding standards/best practices
  • Make continuous improvements to Software development life cycle and release process
  • Evaluate new tools/technologies and develop rollout plans
  • Quickly adapts to the emerging technologies
  • Develop a working relationship with the customer to understand their needs and expectations.
  • Provide excellent customer service in direct and indirect manner, and exceed customer expectations.
  • Actively participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Estimate the time and materials required to complete a project.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of approaches, techniques and tools by working with teams in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Demonstrate a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritization.
  • Ensure new developments go through appropriate code reviews, testing processes, and solid release plans.
  • Ensure source control is maintained and is kept up to date.
  • Provide support and troubleshoot all issues related to functional processes that are not working to customer requirements.
  • Ensure that all development efforts follow the District’s standards/best practices and make process improvement recommendations.
  • Conduct after-hours production product releases.
  • Provide after-hours and weekend on-call support.
Employment Guidelines/Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 14+ years' experience that demonstrates measurable career and technical progression that can be applied to Information Technology. Typically, total experience includes 5 years focusing on any technical area within IT and 9+ years focusing on Application development and Application support. 9+ years Application development and support shall include 5+ years of Pega development and Pega support experience. Disciplines for IT education and experience requirements include but are not limited to: Computer Science, Computer/ Systems Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, and Systems Engineering.

Licenses
Valid State of Florida Driver's License.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Mostly sedentary in an office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products.

Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may, at times, require support before, during, and after major storm events and emergencies, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.

Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans with Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov 

About the Company

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South Florida Water Management District

Our mission: To safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders. 

The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 9 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water quality and natural systems.

A key initiative is restoration of the Everglades – the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history. The District is also working to improve the Kissimmee River and its floodplain, Lake Okeechobee and South Florida's coastal estuaries.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.sfwmd.gov/

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