Lead Software Engineer

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, tests, documents, and implements software according to specifications and industry best practices.
• Converts functional specifications into technical specifications suitable for code development.
• Works with Delivery Manager to evaluate user’s requests for new or modified computer programs to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities.
• Follows coding and documentation standards. Participate in code review process.
• Collaborates with End Users to Troubleshoot IT Questions and Generate Reports
• Analyzes, reviews and alters program to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Understands Special Education and Response to Intervention models.
• Implements complex Reports.
• Implements complex Interfaces.
• Configures & deploys applications in all environments
• Provides necessary knowledge transfer to support and services organizations
• Continuously looks for ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency allowing us to provide a higher quality product in less time.
• Provides technical assistance to less experienced team members; shares expertise throughout the organization and may provide user training.
• Identifies and keeps abreast of novel technical concepts and markets.
• Authors technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations when necessary.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the -art computer technology, equipment and systems; participates in professional development activities as necessary.

Required Skills

• System/application design, web and client-server technology
• Excellent communication skills, experience working with non-technical staff to understand requirements necessary
• Working knowledge of object-oriented language
• Experience with Reporting tools
• Exposure to automated testing, especially test-driven development, a huge plus
• Thorough understanding of application development methodologies
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of business strategy
• Presentation skills
• Project Management skills
• Quality Management skills
• Process implementation and improvement

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities …