Job title : DevX Consultant / Lead Developer
Bill rate : $55-60 / hr
Role is onsite based out of Atlanta, GA
Client address : 2999 Wildwood Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30339
Candidate must be local or willing to relocate.
Most recent update to JD from client :
Sr Engineer who has a full stack application development experience or experience in one of the following languages :
- Programming Experience in Full stack application development OR at least one of more of the below languages
o Java / Spring boot
o Javascript / React / Typescript / node
o SDLC Lifecycle (design, build, UT, IT, Release and Deploy)
Knowledge in CI / CD pipelines and processes. [Note that we already have Cloud platform and SREs who has experience in building Ci / CD templates and pipelines]. This engineer should just have a knowledge of CICD and how to use the pipelines to deploy application artifacts.Knowledge in Cloud (GCP / AZURE / AWS)Knowledge in BACKSTAGE is a mustFamiliarity with SPACE and DORA (nice to have)70% development, 30% in devOpsOld JD to reference :
Responsibilities :
Design and establish the DevX practice, setting a long-term vision that aligns with organizational goals.Develop strategic initiatives to enhance the overall Developer experience, ensuring these initiatives support business objectives and drive technological innovation.Knowledge of Backstage PlatformEngage with vendors and industry leaders to leverage external expertise and technologies that enhance the development environment and tooling.Foster out-of-the-box thinking within the team to encourage innovative approaches to complex problems, leading to more creative and effective solutions.Ability to analyze end to end value chain of Developer, identify opportunities to improve developer experience.Collaborate with senior leaders to integrate DevX strategies with business, product, and technology roadmaps.Familiarity with SPACE and DORA frameworks.Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the DevX function and monitor the impact of strategic initiatives on developer satisfaction and productivity.Implement tools and systems necessary for the development and continuous improvement of the DevX practice.Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and proceduresLead architecture, design and code reviews with engineering teamsProvides oversight on delivery to ensure industry best practices, standards, automation, quality, timeliness, operational readiness, continuous improvement and cost-effective solutionsProvide technical leadership and guidance to lead engineers and the technical team within a domainAbility to lead, assess and deliver the Developer productivity & DevOps productivity improvement Platform using BackStage hence ideal candidate must have had good amount of development (React / Node) and good knowledge in DevOps to ensure we deliver the DevX Strategies as defined by clientCollaborate with leaders to integrate DevX strategies with business, product, and technology roadmaps.Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the DevX function and monitor the impact of strategic initiatives on developer satisfaction and productivity.Lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure microservices architectures.Oversee the integration and deployment processes using Jenkins and GITHUB.Provide expertise in SRE practices to ensure system reliability and performance.Implement security best practices on Google Cloud Platform to protect data and applications.Utilize DevOps tools to automate and streamline development and operational processes.Manage and optimize GCP Platform resources to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations.Develop and maintain Docker containers for consistent and reliable application deployment.Desired Qualifications & Experiences :
10 years’ experience in software engineering & technology, with 5 years in technology leadership role establishing and leading a developer-focused team or function.Expert knowledge of modern software development practices, including Agile, DevOps, and Lean methodologies.Experience with Agile transformation projects and scaling Agile practices across large teams.Knowledge of additional frameworks and methodologies that support software development efficiency and quality, such as Lean, Kanban, or SAFe.Deep understanding of developer tools and platforms, and the ability to stay ahead of technology trends.Extensive knowledge around various data integration patterns against databases (inbound and outbound) to solve for real-time, and batch workloadsExperience with cloud computing on at-least one of major providers (Google Cloud Platform, AWS or Azure).Proficient in a CI / CD toolchainProficient in modern microservice-based architectures and methodologiesProficient in the successful application of design patternsProficient in test-driven development and effective unit test creationExperience in performance engineering, destructive testing methodologies and tools.Excellent oral and written communication
Salary : $55 - $60
