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Job : SDLC Lead
Location : Chicago, IL
Location: Remote, supporting EST and CST time zones
Duration: Contract 6 months with potential to extend
Only on W2, looking for locals
Overview:
Client is looking to hire an SDLC Methodology Lead focused on defining, implementing, governing, and improving the organizations software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies.
Strategic/process-oriented position that will build the playbooks for PMO and Delivery, work cross-functionality to combine Agile SAFE best practices with the operational processes to create the manuals to operate GTech.
The candidate will implement the playbooks and ways of working across the organization, and adjust the playbooks post-implementation, as required.
Responsibilities:
Process Management:
o Define, implement, and maintain SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) across projects.
o Ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
Documentation & Governance:
o Develop and maintain SDLC documentation, including requirements, design, testing, and deployment artifacts.
o Conduct audits and reviews to ensure adherence to SDLC processes.
Collaboration:
o Work closely with project managers, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of each SDLC phase.
o Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams.
Quality Assurance:
o Monitor and enforce quality gates at each stage of the SDLC.
o Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
Training & Support:
o Provide guidance and training on SDLC best practices to teams.
o Act as a subject matter expert for SDLC-related queries.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as an SDLC leader within a major organization
Experience creating and writing an SDLC methodology for a large company
Experience creating and maintaining SDLC playbooks and documentation
Proficiency in various programming languages and tools and Agile/DevOps
Understanding of application design principles, experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
Experience with version control systems (e.g., GitHub), CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA or project management
Experience with PowerPoint to create methodology documentation and artifacts
Familiarity with DevSecOps, SRE, and other modern practices
Experience with software testing, quality assurance, risk management, and defect management
Excellent written & verbal communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills
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This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition
Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No