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Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high performance team? Come join WWT today!Job Summary As the Solution Architect for Global Transportation Planning (GTP) and Group Operational Passenger (GOPAX) systems, you will be a vital member of the three-person leadership team identifying the right solutions to solve technical challenges and providing strategic guidance to our client General Dynamics IT (GDIT), our USTRANSCOM (USTC) partners, and three software delivery teams. Together the organization is responsible for development and operation of a suite of applications that facilitate planning, forecasting, and management of USTC’s global transportation mission. GTP, consisting of four primary applications, and GOPAX systems facilitate and optimize the movement of millions of pounds of cargo and hundreds of thousands of passengers around the US and the rest of the world each year. GDIT has held the contract for this application suite since 2015. Winning the re-compete in October 2019, the current contract will begin its second of four option years on October 1, 2021. The team is very well respected and trusted by the USTC community for its high level of skill and commitment to quality. GTP is beginning a cloud transformation initiative refactoring the applications to run in containers and deploy to AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service using a GitOps methodology based in GitLab CI, and Flux CD. Your role in this effort is to provide guidance to the development teams, feedback to USTC’s IT leadership on mission-aligned strategies and tactics that enable the successful delivery of value to the users of these applications.Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions/Competencies- Analyze current technologies and frameworks used on the project and determine ways to improve
- Document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed updates
- Account for possible project challenges and constraints including risks, time, and scope
- Work closely with project management teams to set strategic goals
- Provide specifications for proposed solutions and pair with delivery teams to execute them
- Define clear goals for all aspects of a project and manage their proper execution
- Assist development teams with security hardening and secure coding practices
- Ability to give and receive feedback. A central part of living our core values is our environment of safe, timely, and direct feedback. We require and coach our employees on how to provide constructive and critical feedback to their peers, reports, and leadership. This can take on many forms; written, verbal, in a group setting, and one on one, and can involve topics ranging from job performance and leadership effectiveness to root cause analysis, communication, and integrity. While not always comfortable, we see the ability to give and receive feedback in a safe environment as a job requirement common across all practices and roles, and a vital aspect of our culture and continuous improvement.
- Possesses a high level of Integrity. Acts ethically and is above reproach. Builds trust through their honesty, reliability, and authenticity. Possesses a strong concern for the needs of his/her colleagues. Takes tough principled stands even if they are unpopular. Meets commitments and keeps promises.
- Demonstrates Self-control. Manages his/her impulsive feelings and distressing emotions and operates without any personal agenda. Stays composed, positive and unflappable even in trying moments. Thinks clearly and stays composed and focused under pressure.
- Must be Flexible. Smoothly handles multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change. Is able to work collaboratively to get things done. Proactively seeks the advice and suggestions of peers, subordinates, and superiors. Adapts strategies and tactics to fit fluid circumstances. Is flexible in how he/she sees events.
- Is Optimistic. Demonstrates a positive mental attitude. Persists in seeking goals despite obstacles and setbacks. Operates from a hope of success rather than a fear of failure. Sees setbacks as due to manageable circumstances rather than a personal flaw.
- Continuously Develops Others. Committed to the continuous process of education and development of self and colleagues. Acknowledges people's strengths and accomplishments. Offers useful feedback and helps to identify others' needs for future growth and improvement. Mentors and gives timely coaching that fosters an individual's skills.
- Able to Intuitively Understand the way people think and work. Understands the forces that shape views and actions of clients, customers, or competitors. Accurately reads an organizational and external reality.
- Models Leadership qualities. Articulates and arouses enthusiasm for a shared vision and mission. Leads by example.
- Is a catalyst for Change. Recognizes the need for change and removes barriers. Challenges the status quo to acknowledge the need for change. Champions the change and enlists others in its pursuit.
- Fosters Excellence in Communication. Is effective in give-and-take, registering emotional cues in attuning their message. Deals with difficult issues straightforwardly. Listens well; seeks mutual understanding, and welcomes the sharing of information fully. Fosters open communication and stays receptive to bad news as well as good.
- Ability to obtain Interim Security Clearance-Secret
- Project management and leadership skills are essential
- Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures
- Positive outlook in meeting challenges and working to a high level
- Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes
- No minimum requirement
- 2-5 years' experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure
- 10 years' experience in software engineering and design (5 years Java)
- Java (Required)
- Angular
- Spring Framework
- Spring Security
- Kubernetes
- AWS
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