Workforce Software Engineer

VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. They are seeking a Software Engineer (Workforce) to provide technical expertise and business knowledge for implementing strategies and evaluating products in Workforce software. The role involves working closely with Business Leads, Product owners, and IT Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery and technical oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical direction for the design, development, and systems integration from definition phase through implementation
• Ensures system, technical & product architecture is compliant with and adheres to all operational, architectural, and design standards and principles
• Reviews proposals for technology systems. Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions
• Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve solution/service delivery for internal and external stakeholders
• Understands complex technology concepts and effectively employs different solutions as are appropriate to the engagement
• Owns technology oversight and is responsible for managing technical risks throughout various projects
• Provide production support
• Creates and enables technical plans and revises as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements
• Ensures the timely completion and approvals of project deliverables
• Identifies project risks and plans/implement mitigation actions
• Keeps team members well-informed of status and serves as liaison between both vendors and project portfolios
• Possesses demonstrated work experience with multiple vendors and technology portfolios
• Consistently delivers high-quality service to all stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field; or equivalent work experience
• At least 8 years of experience working in Advanced scheduler, Configuration and Workforce software interfaces
• Mandatory certification requirements are CT104 (Building New Configuration) and Workforce Time Interfaces certification
• Strong technical and functional knowledge of Workforce Management software
• Proficient in Workforce software configuration, integration, application development, and maintenance
• Strong hands-on technical knowledge in application development and support of enterprise Workforce implementations, in a mid to large-scale enterprise
• 5-7 years' experience in a SDLC environment
• Knowledge and experience with Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall software development methodologies
• Experience building out/standing up environments from an infrastructure delivery perspective
• Experience working as a strategic liaison/technology consultant between portfolios and business units
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and hold vendors accountable for specified results
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Communicates effectively with stakeholders to identify needs and propose alternative solutions
• Familiarity with SAP and Salesforce integration with Workforce is a huge plus