Application Development Team Lead

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Job DescriptionAs a member of the Legacy Development Team at Penton, you will be responsible for leading design, development, QA testing, implementation of the legacy applications and the integration with other Systems and solutions. The primary responsibilities will include Lead and work with other developers implementing a strategy for the designated applications and integration with other systems as well as architect, and lead designing, development, implementation, verification and validation of the tools and integration with other solution. Work in understanding application and user requirements and translate that into technical specifications. Code using PHP, Java, NodeJS, MongoDB, C#.NET, WordPress, Linux, PL_SQL, with Oracle Database, using industry best practices to implement the agreed upon design, participate in code and design reviews of all components of the solution Good understanding of servers, storage and networking environments. Hands on experience on implementing Restful web services and web based solution. Work with Software Testing / QA organizations to achieve quality requirements Knowledge on few databases (open source and light weighted ones) and communication thru Java. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Collaborate with cross functional and remote teams for successful project completion. Exploring opportunities for innovation and providing leadership in software design Providing leadership in driving integration with other architectures and initiatives Provide leadership to ensuring a best in class tools and solutions for our customers Provide leadership in planning, defining requirements, scoping efforts, and setting appropriate milestones Apply indepth or broad technical knowledge to provide management solutions across one or more technology areas. Consults with team members and other organizations on complex issues. Willing to accept change and learn new technologies if required. Comfortable working within an Agile development process, startup environment with ability to deliver on time. Willingness to work with and coordinate activities and schedules with onshore and offshore staff. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills Musts Indepth knowledge of WordPress, PHP, Java, C#.NET, Linux, PL/SQL, with Oracle Database. Experience with NodeJS, Github, and Jira a plus Five or more years experience writing code using languages such as (and not limited to), Java, PHP, C#.NET, PL/SQL.and understanding of Webdevelopment tools for new applications. Understanding of Server architecture, is an added plus. Experience with basic administration of various infrastructure Hardware, Network switches, Storage arrays is an added plus. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must have a positive Can do attitude and be willing and flexible to work through issues. Must be willing to work as a member of a team for the first 3 months and then transition into the Application Development Team Lead role. Provide Weekly Status Reports Need a local resource to Overland Park, KS or someone willing to move to Overland Park, KS. Advanced understanding of modern software design and development methodologies Experience on multiple full release project life cycles. Advanced understanding of modern SCM (software configuration management). Advanced understanding of testing tools and unit test and integration test scripting, and testing methodologies. Able to define quality and security standards. Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work effectively in a globally dispersed team.