POSITION PURPOSE: The Lead Developer will be responsible for the Supply Chain development projects within IT Supply Chain team and must have ability to work on multiple projects in a matrix environment. Should ensure proper usage of technologies as part of the design efforts in building a system to be put into production and should have a very good understanding of SOA concepts, data modeling and design/architecture skills. The Lead Developer will also drive the implementation of standards and best practices in technologies such as CEP, Java/JQuery, Web Services, DAO, and data integration. The Lead Developer must have design, development, deployment experience as well as support experience in a production environment. The Lead Developer has proficient knowledge in multiple programming languages along with the ability to take business requirements and develop the total technical solution for an entire application to be run in production. The Lead Developer must have excellent technical troubleshooting skills. Should be able to mentor junior team members and has the ability to present at the various architecture review boards and display strategic view of applications and how they fit into the whole retail space. The Lead Developer should have expert level customer support skill and must be a good team player. The Lead Developer has expert knowledge in one or more programming languages or databases. Excellent understanding of the entire project life cycle. Ability to guide and direct project teams in the requirements gathering, design, and development of complex applications/programs. Must present ideas to review boards. The Lead Developer must work closely with architects to ensure proper system design. Ensures highest quality implementations from design through QA to production. Assists multiple team members and other Project Leads in the day-to-day activities related to project work. Must be able to anticipate hardware and software design needs. The Lead Developer must have the ability to view packages and products to determine their viability within the solution being considered, or if they would be a good solution in other areas. MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: View software packages, products and define, prioritize, plan and implement solutions across multiple complex projects Ensure the team comprehends and applies the established processes, policies, standards and procedures Provide status reports to Manager and review boards on complex development projects Guide and direct project teams in the requirements gathering, design, and development of complex applications/programs Ensure compliance and conduct appropriate test reviews as necessary NATURE AND SCOPE: Typically reports to Manager, Information Technology No Associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the technical leadership of a project work team: may select team members and assess capabilities, provide technical training, provide information necessary to meet work, project or program objectives, evaluate program or project performance. Requirements: MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: View software packages, products and define, prioritize, plan and implement solutions across multiple complex projects Ensure the team comprehends and applies the established processes, policies, standards and procedures Provide status reports to Manager and review boards on complex development projects Guide and direct project teams in the requirements gathering, design, and development of complex applications/programs Ensure compliance and conduct appropriate test reviews as necessary NATURE AND SCOPE: Typically reports to Manager, Information Technology No Associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the technical leadership of a project work team: may select team members and assess capabilities, provide technical training, provide information necessary to meet work, project or program objectives, evaluate program or project performance. ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. 4.x OR 5.x AND ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks 5.x - [Solid understanding of BusinessEvents architecture and performance tuning IS A MUST] Experience using Java, JavaScript, XML, Web Services, and J2EE 2+ years' experience in TIBCO administration and configuration [TIBCO Administrator] 4+ years' experience using SQL and PL/SQL [Preferably in an Oracle environment] Must pass the Drug Test Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES: Ability to work independently with minimal direction Ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical Understands the financial implications of the project (i.e. software capitalization, cost/benefits, etc.) Strong decision making abilities Ability to lead and mentor others EDUCATION REQUIRED: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED Location: Dallas, TX Type: CONTRACT Duration: 180 - 365 Days Pay Rate: 60.00 - 70.00 Hourly DOE Contact: Volt Technical Resources 3575 Lone Star Circle, Ste. 424 Fort Worth, TX 76177 PH: 817/490-1500 FX: 817/491-4160 Keywords: IT