The City of Richmond Department of Information Technology is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the pivotal role of Technology Team Lead. If you're passionate about technology and possess the leadership skills to drive teams towards success, we want to hear from you.
About Us:
The City of Richmond Department of Information Technology is committed to leveraging technology to enhance public services and improve the lives of our citizens. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to lead and innovate in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence.
Why Join Us:
By joining the City of Richmond Information Technology Team, we offer the opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly benefit the community, within a collaborative and supportive work environment. We understand the importance of having access to professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing your skills and advancing your career.
In joining this dynamic team, you'll not only find fulfillment in your work but also a platform to grow and excel professionally.  
Position Details:
As the Technology Team Lead, you will be at the forefront of our Finance-HR Application Services team, providing leadership and direction for a group of talented systems developers.

• Managing projects and ensuring their successful completion
• Gathering requirements and designing applications to meet business needs
• Developing high-quality software solutions
• Documenting processes and procedures
• Providing exceptional customer service and support to internal stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Considerable knowledge in business technology planning/re-engineering
• Capacity planning and monitoring
• City systems and processes
• Computer programs in area of focus such as Microsoft Visual Studio, System Center (SQL server), and Microsoft Project; electronic databases and related software applications used in area of focus such as web application servers, UNIX, NT, Oracle, operating systems, project management, and systems development life cycle (SDLC) waterfall methodology. 
• Strong skills in systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service management
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse groups and public officials

 
 MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
 

• Completion of the core curriculum for a Bachelor or Associate level major in computer science or related field
• Bachelor's degree in computer science is preferred
• Four years of journey-level professional systems development experience
• One year of lead or supervisory experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

 
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Project Management Practitioner's Certification preferred 

 PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
 

• Experience in computer programming, including two (2) years in computer systems analysis and design
• Proficiency in Application Development, including experience with .Net, Visual Studio, C#, and ASP.Net
• Strong background in Business Process Analysis and IT Project Management
• Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Waterfall methodology