MWCOG is looking to hire a Lead Engineer and Mentor who will be both an engineer and coach to our engineering learners. The Lead Engineer and Mentor will manage, train and help recruit junior software engineers and cybersecurity professionals who will be trained to take technology positions in local government.
Job ID/Number: Posted Date: 9/25/2024
Job Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Full-time
Division: Office of Information Technology
Description: Responsibilities:Provide training and mentoring to learners while delivering world-class solutions.Develop and architect technical solutions for local government entities.Participate in recruiting cadet engineers to populate our technology cadet programs.Client work requires experience in a variety of technologies (e.g. Java, .NET, Python, Angular, React, Cloud, ServiceNow), and skills (e.g., DevOps, maintenance, development, analysis, testing, different development languages, databases, platforms).Experience working within Scrum environments and familiarity with every role on a Scrum team: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development team member/lead.Translate client requirements into teachable modules for cadet engineers.Develop communication and stakeholder relationship skills in junior engineers.Support multiple projects concurrently.Lead tech requirement intake meetings with stakeholders to shape project opportunities for the cadet engineer team.Required Qualifications:Key AttributesTrack record of delivering and running Agile/Scrum projects for business and technology stakeholders.Ability and interest to perform a variety of work using a variety of technologies and skills, including learning new technologies.Ability and desire to work with junior engineers, offering mentoring and training in software development languages, best practices and methodologies.Experience and comfort communicating using a variety of methods (email, phone, video conference, instant messaging, collaboration tools, in-person).Commitment to exceptional client service as an individual contributor and team leader.Planning and organizational skills.Flexibility to support projects at disparate client sites across the NCR (National Capital Region).Demonstration of flexibility in the face of changing business and client requirements.Supervisory Responsibilities:Will directly supervise the IT Engineering Mentors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education and ExperienceThe ideal candidate has eight to ten years' experience in software development, and at least five years' experience in team leadership including mentoring. A combination of education and experience in a similar field of study or a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field may be accepted.
Communication SkillsDemonstrate an ability to communicate technical terms, and difficult messages to learners. Provide one-on-one instructions/training/guidance on use of hardware/software and standard procedures. Follow established guidelines and standards to communicate consistent messages aligned with Learners program.
Reasoning AbilityThe employee must be able to deduce correctly the root cause of an IT problem, based on available data and previous experience. This employee must be able to determine the cause of a computer problem quickly and effectively. Demonstrate ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Depending on Qualifications: $73,728 - 107,128
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