Job ID: FL-PR550154-R101356 (912590626)
Onsite/Local Govt .Net Developer (15+) with C#, VB.net, ASP.net/MVC, Agile, WCF/Web API, Web Forms, Angular, Knockout, REST, JSON, data modeling, Azure, SQL Server, T-SQL, DB2, FM, and PeopleSoft ERP experience
Location: Tallahassee, FL (FDOT)
Duration: 12 Months
Position: 1
4 Scope of Services
Candidate supports continued business systems improvements related to the Financial Management Suite of Systems (FM) as they are used to support the Office of Work Program and Budget (OWPB). Provides detailed guidance and support for modernizing existing legacy applications and reporting environments. Provides application design, architecture, and system integration recommendations based on OWPB information technology strategy and the Office of Information Technology strategic plan. Must be able to liaison between team members, customers, management, and Office of Information Technology (OIT) in supporting OWPB and enterprise technical needs. Provides guidance in decision making on high-level design choices and technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. Develops and coordinates the definition, prioritization, coding, and testing of system changes and enhancements. Must be able to use a variety of platforms, ranging from old to state-of-the-art, to provide automated systems applications to customers. Act as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, and change agent to team members and the office. Collaborates with OWPB leadership and OIT to develop tactical strategy in the planning, design, implementation and maintenance of dimensional data models and data marts.
The selected candidate will also play a vital role in the transition to the Florida Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management (PALM) project, and will support continued business systems improvements related to the Financial Management Suite of Systems (FM) as they are used in supporting OWPB in preparation for Florida PALM.
5 Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Work experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the degree.
6 Experience
Candidate MUST have a minimum of 15+ years as a software architect or lead developer, with broad experience working with development technologies including Microsoft .NET, (C#, VB.NET), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/Web API, ASP.NET Web Forms, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Knockout, and others), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, and CSS.
Knowledge and understanding of FDOT architecture, applications systems design and integration, dimensional data modeling, and Power BI are highly desired.
7 Primary Job Duties/ Tasks
The submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks:
1. Perform in-depth analysis of the existing inventory of assets to determine remediation or modernization approach.
2. Produce end-state solution mockups based on analysis of modernization approach for applications and reports.
3. Provide architecture guidance on state-of-the-art technical configurations and provide oversight to quality assurance on all code enhancements.
4. Design and implement state-of-the-art applications to support OWPB and other direct stakeholders.
5. Triage and address maintenance and enhancement requests for applications owned by OWPB.
6. Provide hands-on support to peers, coach, guide, and mentor others in accomplishing architecture, design, and implementation goals.
7. Drive continuous modernization; may include design, definition of roadmaps, standardization of processes and methodologies; collaborate with other developers and architects to drive guidelines, methodologies, and documentation.
8. Initiate, drive and deliver effective experiences in partnership with distributed cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the architectural vision are communicated, supported and delivered to the highest standards; align core .NET based platform development initiatives with Department development vision, strategy and deployment.
9. Develop and apply knowledge of trends, relevant software development technologies and methodologies.
10. Provide data model planning, design, implementation, and maintenance guidance to transform legacy transactional reporting environment into time-based data models to support the office’s business needs for multi-dimensional data analysis.
8 Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
1. Advanced knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming.
2. Advanced knowledge of design patterns, performance issues and troubleshooting strategies within Microsoft .NET, Azure SQL Server and T-SQL.
3. Skilled in the use of multiple development technologies including Microsoft .NET, (C#, VB.NET), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/Web API, ASP.NET Web Forms, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Knockout, and others), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, and CSS.
4. Skill in architecting and deploying high volume, high transaction based, distributed and redundant web applications.
5. Skill with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) including IBM DB2, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
6. Skill in Dimensional Modeling, including knowledge of key concepts used in development of star schemas.
7. Skill in Power BI/Dataflows with integration to Azure SQL Server.
8. Advanced knowledge of development methodologies including waterfall and agile.
9. Ability to prepare computer program test plans and to create test databases and test environments.
10. Skilled in verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and customer service
11. Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part of a team.
12. Ability to conduct complex systems analysis and translate user requirements into business solutions.
13. Ability to integrate research and best practices into problem avoidance and continuous improvement.
14. Ability to display professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff.
15. Ability to exhibit creativity and resourcefulness at problem solving while collaborating and working effectively with others across varied disciplines.
16. Ability to develop and manage information systems documentation in accordance with the Department’s standards.
17. Skill in conducting complex systems analysis and translating into business solutions.
18. Knowledge of Dimensional Modeling, including knowledge of key concepts used in star schemas.
19. Knowledge of financial systems such as PeopleSoft ERP.
20. Experience in coordinating with Business Analysts to capture business requirements.
21. Ability to bridge the gap between technical and business language.
Preferred (but not required) KSAs
22. Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and budget management.
23. Knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation Financial Management (FM) system, including Work Program Administration, Project Costing, Federal Aid and Federal Billing subsystem details and interfacing methods.
24. Knowledge and specific experience with accounting or financial related systems.
25. Ability to migrate and translate processes between Mainframe based technologies to .Net
26. Knowledge of mainframe computer systems and supporting software such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), Time Sharing Option (TSO), and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF).
27. Ability to architect state-of-the-art cloud-based applications leveraging PaaS (Platform as a Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) offerings for leading vendors such as Microsoft Azure.
28. Ability to learn Informatica and its product suite.
9 General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
1. Communication: Ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
2. Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
3. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
4. Flexibility: Open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
5. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
6. Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
7. Problem Solving: Ability to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly.
8. Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.
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