Software Development Life Cycle Lead (SDLC)

Client Name : Peoplecaddie

End Client Name : Grant Thornton

Job Title : Software Development Life Cycle Lead (SDLC)

Location : Remote

Work Type : Remote

Job Type : Contract (6 months)

Rate : $50 / hour on w2

Notes : 3 open slots

GC / Citizens only

LinkedIn needed to be updated

2 full references

Full write-up for the candidate describing skills

Must have written SDLC Playbooks :

SDLC playbooks are strategic documents that provide high-level policies and processes for managing the software development lifecycle. They are more descriptive than prescriptive, offering guidelines for the entire process, from planning and requirements gathering to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Must have Big 4 / Enterprise experience

Confirm Project / Engagement Deliverables :

SDLC Methodology Lead - focus 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 Grant Thornton 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.

Confirm Overall Scope :

Process Management :

Define, implement, and maintain SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) across projects.

Ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Documentation & Governance :

Develop and maintain SDLC documentation, including requirements, design, testing, and deployment artifacts.

Conduct audits and reviews to ensure adherence to SDLC processes.

Collaboration :

Work closely with project managers, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of each SDLC phase.

Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams.

Quality Assurance :

Monitor and enforce quality gates at each stage of the SDLC.

Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

Training & Support :

Provide guidance and training on SDLC best practices to teams.

Act as a subject matter expert for SDLC-related queries.