Full Stack Developer Technical Lead

The Technical Lead/Senior Full-Stack Software Developer directs the technical design and implementation of DAFOS modernization while contributing production code. The role translates Government-prioritized requirements into maintainable software, coordinates architecture and integration decisions, and mentors the development team. It works with testing, Dev Sec Ops , and database personnel to deliver secure releases in the Government's Cloud One AWS environments. This position is contingent based on award,
with an anticipated salary range of $130,000-$135,000 based on candidate qualifications and final contract requirements.

• Work Location: Gunter Annex, AL. On-site
• Security Clearance: Active Secret
• Salary: $130K-$135K

Karthik Consulting is committed to providing competitive compensation based on the responsibilities of the role, required qualifications, security clearance level, relevant experience, certifications, customer requirements, geographic location, and overall business needs. The salary range listed for this position represents a good-faith estimate of the current compensation range for this role.

At Karthik Consulting, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. Final compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each candidate’s experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, contract requirements, and overall alignment with the role.

Employees may be eligible for company benefits and additional compensation programs, subject to company policy, contract requirements, and individual eligibility.

The Global Force Management Data Initiative supports the Department of the Air Force Organizational Server (DAFOS). DAFOS validates authoritative Air Force data and publishes standardized unit, billet, crew, platform, vehicle, and command relationship information for Joint Staff war and contingency planning across past, present, and future time frames.

The effort modernizes and sustains DAFOS in Air Force Cloud One AWS. Services include full-stack software development, testing, Dev Sec Ops , cloud administration, database engineering, Agile facilitation, and approved automation. Optional capabilities augment technical documentation and Agile program support when activated by the Government.

Architecture and Technical Direction

• Lead scalable, reliable architecture using nonproprietary code and open standards; document technical decisions and integration dependencies.
• Maintain the Software Development Modernization Plan, including branching, peer reviews, build practices, and CI/CD integration under CDRL A006.
• Assess technical debt, propose remediation options, and implement changes in the order approved by the Government Product Owner.

Full Stack Implementation

• Design and implement Java, Spring, and Spring Boot services and Angular/Type Script interfaces, using the applicable program stack and coding standards.
• Integrate application services, Oracle data access, authentication, and authoritative data interfaces while preserving validation and force structure data integrity.
• Develop accessible user interfaces and coordinate automated and manual verification against WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.

Code Quality and Secure Delivery

• Write and review code in the Government-owned Git repository; maintain traceability from user stories to code, tests, and documentation.
• Lead remediation of security and quality findings before work is completed, including new Blocker, Critical, and High findings; support the stricter release scanning standards in the PWS.
• Guide unit testing toward the minimum 90 percent automated coverage of new code, Sonar Qube…