Developer-Full Stack Senior

Job-ID Reference Title: Senior Workspace Engineer/ DeveloperLocation: Full time on-site in McLean, VA or Plano, TX Assignment Type: Contract to hire roleMust Have Qualifications: Python and Java development, strong understanding of design and explain as well as educating other developers.Vetting Questions1) Can you describe a recent instance where you identified an opportunity to improve your team’s efficiency through automation or process optimization? What steps did you personally take to implement your solution, and what was the impact on your team or organization?2) Describe typical day in your current role or a recent role? How do you balance hands-on coding, building, or optimizing systems for your team, and collaborating or influencing stakeholders? Which of these areas do you spend the most time on, and why?3) How do you stay up to date with technology trends and advancements in technology? Can you share some approaches or resources you use to maintain your technical and professional skills?Job Description: Senior Developer Workspace EngineerPosition Overview: The Senior Developer Workspace Engineer is a multifaceted role combining Development expertise, end-user technology proficiency, and technical evangelism. This position focuses on designing, building, and advocating for developer workspaces and tooling to ensure seamless developer onboarding and day-2 support.One Part Experienced DeveloperOne Part End-User Technology ExpertOne Part Tech EvangelistPosition Overview: As a senior-level engineer and advocate, you will contribute to the design, build, and advocacy of developer workspaces and tooling. The goal is to achieve frictionless developer onboarding and day-2 support. This involves partnering with end-user collaboration management suites to construct and deploy elegant developer solutions. Workstation solutions may include physical hardware, virtualized desktops, or browser-based setups, which you will be responsible for setting up and supporting. Additionally, you will develop specific tools to integrate with existing machinery and ease adoption and usage, requiring expertise in direct development and software distribution.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement developer workspaces using physical, virtualized, or browser-based solutions.Develop tools primarily in Python and Java to enhance developer workflows.Advocate for and implement CI/CD improvements through new tooling and commonly available libraries.Create patterns to manage desktop provisioning and software package management using SCCM, VDI, or similar technologies.Lead initiatives to integrate Generative AI capabilities into Developer workflows, enhancing the value proposition for customers.Partner with end-user collaboration suites to create seamless developer experiences.Ensure all solutions meet audit, risk, and governance requirements.Evangelize best practices and solutions within the developer community.Skillset Matrix:Skillset Matrix:Skill CategoryRequired SkillsProficiency LevelDevelopmentUnderstanding of container creation, usage and managementAdvancedProficiency in Python and JavaAdvancedFamiliarity with JavaScriptIntermediateEnd-User TechnologyDesktop provisioning and software distribution expertiseAdvancedExperience with SCCM, VDI, or similar technologiesAdvancedTechnical EvangelismAbility to advocate for best practices and innovative solutionsAdvancedStrong communication skills to influence and educate developersAdvancedNetworkingUnderstanding of cloud and on-prem networking conceptsIntermediateRisk & GovernanceFamiliarity with audit and risk management practicesIntermediateAI IntegrationExperience with integrating AI/ML capabilities into cloud solutionsIntermediateUnderstanding of Generative AI concepts and applicationsIntermediateQualifications:Proven experience in Development and end-user technology.Strong development skills, particularly in Python and Java.Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
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