RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Fully Remote Technical Advisor - Associate Director to join their team.
Summary:
The Technical Advisor is the technical authority for solutions developed by the Enterprise Transformation team. The Technical Advisor ensures that the solution development and technical roles work in a consistent way and that the solution design is technically coherent, meeting desired technical standards. As a Technical Advisor, you will lead a team of Release Managers, Security Engineer, and Developer, and works close with the Quality Assurance & Testing Manager. This role provides the glue that holds the technical aspects of the solution together while advising on technical decisions and innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Aligning and controlling the technical architecture of solutions
* Determining the technical environments used during solution development
* Advising on and coordinating each team's technical activities
* Identifying and owning architectural and other technically based risks
* Advising on the achievability of non-functional requirements
* Working with the Business Analyst to evaluate the technical options and decide the best way to turn the high-level business requirements into a technical solution
* Advising on and coordinating each team's approach to estimating, to reflect technical best practice and current technical understanding
* Promoting appropriate standards of technical best practice
* Controlling the technical configuration of the solution
* Approving the solution as technically fit for purpose prior to deployment
* Managing technical aspects of the transition of the solution into live use
* Empowering the technical roles within the Solution Development Team to appropriate levels within their responsibilities
* Acting as the final arbiter of technical differences between Solution Development Team members
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
* 10 years of related work experience with at least 5 years in a technical coordination role
* Experience working with Agile development methodologies
* Strong technical knowledge of software development methodologies, programming languages, and software testing
* Familiarity with Azure DevOps, ServiceNow and/or Git will be beneficial
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary; 5% travel
Preferred:
* Agile/Scrum certification preferred
* Experience with test automation preferred
* Experience in professional services/consulting preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.