Lead Software Development Engineer - Secret or TS

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Development Engineer to oversee the development team, manage technical initiatives, and lead the integration of advanced technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering leadership with a heavy emphasis on performance management, systems development, emerging technology adoption, and ensuring alignment with project goals and customer requirements. This position serves as a key liaison between the engineering team, program management, and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of innovative solutions.

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• Team Leadership and Management
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary development team, driving performance, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Oversee task management and ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with program leadership to align application enhancements with program requirements.
• Hands on Code Development
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code for applications, frameworks, or systems, contributing as an active development team member.
  • Code Reviews:
    Provide constructive feedback on Java code written by other team members to maintain high coding standards and ensure best practices.
  • Debugging and Maintenance:
    Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and technical debt in existing Java codebases.
  • Technical Proof of Concepts (POCs):
    Develop prototypes for new features, architectures, or technologies using Java to demonstrate feasibility.
  • Standards Implementation:
    Establish and enforce strong Java development standards, including design patterns, modular architecture, and reusable libraries.
• Application Development & Technology Insertion
  • Identify, evaluate, and pilot new technologies, ensuring successful integration into existing program frameworks.
  • Define and implement strategies for technology refresh cycles, sustaining program relevance with emerging market and mission needs.
  • Collaborate with technology providers and research teams to assess applicability to program needs.

• Secret or TS Clearance
• B.S. in Engineering (e.g., Systems, Software, Electrical, or Mechanical) or a related technical field and 15+ years of experience in technical development and systems engineering.
• Track record of leading development teams and managing complex technical projects.
• Proficiency in writing scripts for automation (e.g., Bash, Power Shell) and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Practical experience with legacy Java, JSP, native JavaScript, HTML, CSS and MSSQL along with client-side JavaScript libraries (e.g., JQuery, Angular
  
  JS, Bootstrap).
• Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle
• Proven experience with secure coding practices, object-oriented design, and building, testing, and deploying applications
• Strong understanding of application design principles and the end-to-end development lifecycle.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops).
• Expertise in configuration management and version control tools like Git

Pay
80-100

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.