Software/Application Developer – SharePoint Online / MS Power Apps

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a premier provider of high-tech IT solutions to the federal government IT market. Together as GDIT we collectively deliver cost-effective, next-generation IT solutions and services to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies as they modernize their information systems.

GDIT currently has an 80+ person team providing systems development, operational and infrastructure support, and application support to the Administrative Systems Office (ASO) of the Administrative Office of the US Courts. The GDIT team is currently seeking a Software/Application Developer to support a SharePoint / Microsoft Power Apps development task. This role involves working with all stakeholders (including business leaders and end users) to analyze business needs, design, and develop appropriate solutions in an agile environment, and ensuring that solutions meet stakeholder expectations.

This role will require frequent engagement with senior leaders and other stakeholders such as analysts, branch chiefs and portfolio managers.

The ideal Software/Application Developer candidate needs to be a proven self-starter who is thorough in their work and thrives in a team environment yet requires limited supervision. They must also have experience interacting with government personnel at multiple levels.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and establish system specifications.
• Develop software using agile principles including short mean times between releases.
• Develop software using best practices to establish and maintain compatibility with current legacy judicial systems, as well as sustainability as new technologies appear in the marketplace.
• Develop and maintain system architecture documentation including design documents, physical and logical diagrams.
• Perform configuration, release procedures, testing protocols and de-bugging, installation, and other system administration functions as necessary in support of development.
• Develop test plans and perform software application testing to include functional, performance, and security testing to ensure quality software.
• Develop, coordinate, update and maintain all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to include IT security standards.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools and with MS SharePoint.
• Serves as subject matter expert for both customer and internal discussions related to developing, maintaining, and enhancing existing software applications.
• Experience in development, configuration, migration, administration, and management of MS O365, MS SharePoint, and MS Power Apps-based applications.
• Experience with SharePoint Online.
• Working experience with Design Manager, Content Management System.
• Experience with current SharePoint design/customization with a focus on the design, development, SPFx, Master Pages, Page Layouts, Theme Generator Tool, and delivery of SharePoint out-of-the-box solutions.
• Experience with SharePoint designer, creating pages and using web parts, including data, content, supporting services, and applicable registries.
• Implement, operate, and maintain a web-based Knowledge Management document library and database.
• Conduct activities in accordance with standard knowledge management processes.
• Design and implement reporting/Business Intelligence (BI) functionality.
• Maintain comprehensive procedures and supporting documentation to manage applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication experience, with an aptitude towards executive as well as team level communication; experience dealing directly and diplomatically with senior government staff.
• Experience working in JIRA, Agile (SCRUM/Kanban) software development methodologies.
• Proficiency with technical writing, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

Desired Skills:

• Should have experience with the Microsoft Power suite of tools (including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI), as well as SharePoint Online.

Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills – ability to understand complex situations and to develop and implement a logical approach to a problem solution.
• Ability to work effectively in a fluid and dynamic environment, self-manage tasks and communicate status.
• Attention to detail – ability to ensure the work and information are complete and accurate by preparing carefully for meetings and presentations and following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Communications – ability to understand requirements documentation, functional specifications, high level design documentation and system documentation. Able to successfully listen, understand and verbally communicate with technical and non-technical team members alike.
• Flexibility – able to change priorities quickly and have the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Influential Skill – ability to gain others’ support for ideas and solutions through logical argument.
• Interpersonal Awareness – ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others’ concerns and feelings.
• Productivity – motivated self-starter and quick learner. Ability to work under deadlines with heavy workloads as well as flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to meet testing needs.
• Results Oriented – ability to keep the desired end-result of one’s own work clearly in mind, by setting goals and focusing on them tenaciously until they are achieved.
• Technical Acumen – strong understanding of software development concepts, procedures, and technologies utilizing the Agile Methodology.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems Technology or related field with 10+ years of experience (or a master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems Technology or related field and 8+ years of experience).