SAP Technical Development Lead

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

Job Objectives and Responsibilities

• Establish development standards, best practices of Software Development Life Cycle and ensure adherence through code reviews
• Review and provide guidance on technical designs and recommend improvements for performance and sustainability
• Oversee the design, development, integration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of SAP solution.
• Provide technical directions a team of SAP developers, including mentoring, and evaluating performance.
• Oversee development work according to specifications and project plans, ensuring adherence to requirements, implementation, testing, and integration.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of software solutions.
• Closely collaborate with the Solution Architect(s) to develop a sound and scalable technical architecture
• Drive the continuous improvement process, including agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Participate in customer collaboration efforts aligned with product objectives.
• Perform error analysis and removal, and extend, modify, or adapt existing designs. Contribute to the development of new systems or subsystems
• Provides the technical oversight and leadership necessary to accomplish work
• Participate in project reviews, and develop project reporting, project planning, issue resolution, and risk mitigation activities
• Create technical project schedule, planning tasks, assigning resources to the tasks, and monitoring and tracking progress against plan across technical teams
• Prepare progress reports for internal leadership and for customer and monitor project progress
• Mitigate risks, address issues, interface with customers, and keep the leadership informed on project status
• Develop basis of estimates and program schedule for multiple solution alternatives
• Author white papers, root cause analysis, other solution related documentation as needed
• Foster a collaborative environment focusing on team learning and development.
• Mentor and guide team members as they prepare their deliverables and resolve project issues 
• Provide support to the management and perform duties as assign

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status)
• Possess active secret security clearance or candidate must be clearable
• 15+ years’ experience in SAP application development and demonstrated progressive experience from work as a developer to a leadership position
• 7+ years direct (hands-on) experience within SAP project (modules include such as EWM, FI, TM, MM, etc)
• Minimum 2 full SAP life cycle development implementations
• 3+ years Agile development process    
• Current or past DoW experience (i.e. AESIP, LMP, GCSS, GFEBs, etc.) is desired
• Travel to customer locations as required

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

• Paid Time Off 

• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

• Flexible work schedule

• On-site gym and childcare option 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA

• Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
   

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-639-1777.