JOB TITLE: Sr. Applications Technical Lead 
JOB LOCATION: Jamaica Plain MA
WAGE RANGE*:$75hr to $77.50hr (based on a 37.5 hour work week)
JOB NUMBER: ITS77_EHS_FY24_APP DEV – 260- DPH-BIDLS-TECH LD bf
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
The Technical Lead must act as an SME on all new and existing DPH LIMS systems and other related application-specific processes: Technical application support for the DPH disease surveillance system using VB.Net WinForms, C#, .Net Framework 3.0 or greater, .Net Core, C1 component or any 3 ^rd party .net components, TFS, Azure, Java, SQL script, Oracle, Selenium and Eclipse in Windows and UNIX environments. Assists in the development and implementation using WebLogic application server, XML, SFTP and SOAP. Assists in database design and database reporting process, using Oracle, SQL Server, BI, Jasper and SQL reporting services. Support ancillary applications and data feeds including Electronic Laboratory Reporting system (ELR), Rhapsody and others and create and maintain related technical documentation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provides analytical support for conceptualization, development, and implementation of complex systems of multiple inter-linked programs. In-depth knowledge of all phases of client/server applications technology. Responsible for the analysis, design, coding, debugging, testing and documentation of computer programs. Broad experience in programming graphical user interfaces (GUI). Extensive knowledge and skill with object-oriented programming, relational database structures and Structured Query Language (SQL). May act as team or project leader on major applications projects.
Context: The Technical Lead serves a critical and vital role on the Lab Information Management Systems technical team (LIMS Team). The lead aspect is important in defining the role. The Technical Lead holds the key to the technical growth of the team by growing themselves technically and leading-by-example and modelling best practices. The Technical Lead advises management on setting the technical direction of the team and the project, establishes the technical vision with the development team and works with them to turn it into reality.
Technical Role : The Technical Lead must act as an SME on all new and existing DPH LIMS systems and other related application-specific processes: Technical application support for the DPH disease surveillance system using VB.Net WinForms, C#, .Net Framework 3.0 or greater, .Net Core, C1 component or any 3 ^rd party .net components, TFS, Azure, Java, SQL script, Oracle, Selenium and Eclipse in Windows and UNIX environments. Assists in the development and implementation using WebLogic application server, XML, SFTP and SOAP. Assists in database design and database reporting process, using Oracle, SQL Server, BI, Jasper and SQL reporting services. Support ancillary applications and data feeds including Electronic Laboratory Reporting system (ELR), Rhapsody and others and create and maintain related technical documentation.
Ownership: The Technical Lead must lead technical projects, work-streams, and activities. They must take ownership of technical issues: shepherding them through to resolution and marshaling technical resources including staff, tools and documentation to meet project and operational objectives.
Modeling : The Technical Lead must provide an example to technical team members on how to: troubleshoot issues, deal with customers professionally and with integrity, be accountable to the customer, stakeholders, team members and the project manager. They must encourage good intra-team relations, sharing of work tasks and knowledge. They must be willing to handle tasks themselves, share tasks jointly with other team members, and delegate and assign tasks fairly and equitably among team members.
Coaching: The Technical Lead must be consistently sharing technical knowledge, coaching, mentoring, and directing technical team members to resources and opportunities for professional growth including shadowing the Technical Lead. Ideally, for every practicing Technical Lead there should be at least one team member identified informally by management as the Technical Lead "in training " who can serve as a back-up.
Communications: The Technical Lead must be adept in all forms of communications: Writing concise technical explanations, requirements and technical specifications, and emails/texts as well as clear verbal communications in meetings, teleconferences, and training. They must be capable of translating complex technical issues into logical, concise, and understandable communiqué for varied audiences. They must exemplify an understanding of the lines of authority within the technical team, ensuring proper escalation of issues and risks and informing management, and technical team members on a need-to-know basis.
Expertise : Act as an SME on all new LIMS and other related application-specific processes: Do a deep-dive on technical areas and then teach other team members.
Technical Issues: They must keep on top of all open and emerging technical issues: documenting, tracking and keeping the Project Manager informed. Enhance existing functionalities in DPH LIMS Systems using the Admin Console as well as .NET, .Net Core, VB.Net, C#, SQL, SSRS, Oracle, and JAVA. Document and standardize incoming and outgoing data feeds. Should provide a weekly technical status update.
Application Upgrades and Releases: Keeps close monitoring of all minor and major software updates and releases: Planning, managing technical risk, advising management, and leading the technical effort.
Code Review: Institute and participate in recurring code review sessions.
On-Call: The Technical Lead on the LIMS Team must be available as the first line of response to any technical issue or emergency that occurs during the formal workday or after hours
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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The Computer Merchant, LTD.

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The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (TCM) has provided Information Technology Solutions and enterprise staffing services to Fortune 1000, mid to small sized corporations, as well as Federal, state, and local governments for over 30 years.
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Click here to learn more!Fast Facts & Recognition:

• Founded and incorporated in 1980
• We are a privately held, Veteran-owned business.
• We've placed over 3,000 technologists in 2012.
• In 2013 we were ranked 17th among the Area's Largest Temporary Placement Firms by Boston Business Journal.
• In 2013 we were ranked 51st of Area's 100 Largest Private companies by Boston Business Journal.

Company Size:
1,500 to 1,999 employees

Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded:
1980

Website:
http://itstaffing.com/