SDLC Lead

Overview:

Location: Remote, supporting EST and CST time zones

Duration: Contract- 6 months with potential to extend

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, GCP).

• 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