VVL Systems and Consulting (VVL), a small minority owned business, is committed to delivering “Optimized Computing,” computing through infusion of leading edge technologies.  We focus on Cloud Services, Infrastructure and End User optimization, combined with VVL’s subject matter expertise around processes and methodologies to drive client’s successes.  Given the role optimization and automation plays in our services, assisting clients designing, implementing, and being successful - automation technologies have a strong play within our solution portfolio.

Specific role requires development and operational support experience with Kinetic Request Core Edition (CE), Web Development, Ruby, and Java.

Candidate will provide technical knowledge and analysis of:

• Highly specialized applications and operational environment.
• High-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation.
• Provide advice on exceptionally complex problems that necessitate a high-level knowledge of the Automation & Orchestration products for effective implementation. 
• Participates as needed in all phases of software development with emphasis on the planning, analysis, modeling, simulation, testing, integration, documentation and presentation phases.
• Manage Kinetic Data Request Software updates and migrations.
• Kinetic Data Request Skills for building new forms
• Build complex forms for internal and external customers using Kinetic Data Request.
• Contribute to bundle modifications.
• Build complex trees, routines and handlers.
• Write APIs for interacting with other pieces of software in the enterprise.
• Manage global routines used by many other processes.
• Gather requirements from IT staff and end users for new forms and form modifications.
• Software upgrades and migrations.
• Process documentation.
• Manage daily operations and troubleshoot problems as they arise.

This position will be performed in a primarily core business hours support model, currently defined as 0800-1700CT, Monday thru Friday. On occasion, it will be necessary for this role to operate in an ‘on-call’ manner to effectively manage the business of the organization which is delivered in a 24X7X365 manner.

General Requirements

All contractor employees shall meet the minimum general requirements listed below.

• Strong written and oral communication skills in the English language. All contractor employees must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Perform in a leadership capacity and shall be capable of directing contractor personnel and interfacing with the Government and customers.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others.
• Ability to apply and provide feedback on service operation model and practices.
• Follow the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service operation best practices. It is important for the employees to demonstrate experience based on ITIL framework:
  • ITIL v3 foundation certification is desired.

Technical Skills:

• Expert Web Design/Interface skills.
• Advanced experience with React and supporting software (node.js and yarn).
• Expert javascript/jQuery skills (v7 or later).
• Expert in Ruby (2.2.x or later).
• Expert Apache Tomcat Skills.
• Senior Level Kinetic Data Request Skills.
• Senior Level Kinetic Data Task Skills.
• Senior Level Linux Administrator.
• Advanced Troubleshooting Skills.
• Ability to interact with and gather technical requirements from customers.
• Experience with Mediawiki.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Role requires on site support in Kansas City, MO.

Position is for full-time salaried employees (W2) and Contract positions (1099/VISA Sponsored).

We offer competitive salaries, paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays, as well as company-contributed Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision) and Health Savings Account (HSA).

All candidates must be able to demonstrate ability and eligibility to work in the United States.  No visas will be sponsored as part of this position.