Software Developer, Software Architect, DevOps

Overview

Software Developer (Naut):
Bowhead seeks a Software Developer to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. This position serves as a technical leader in the modernization of legacy DoD systems, providing advanced expertise in cloud‑native development, architecture design, and team leadership.

This position is located near a metro station and a travel stipend may be provided if necessary.

• Lead the architectural design and development of complex cloud‑native applications and systems for DoD modernization initiatives.
• Drive technical decision‑making for legacy application migration strategies and modernization approaches.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid‑level developers on best practices and advanced techniques.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using industry best practices.
• Lead code reviews and establish coding standards, development processes, and quality assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with system architects and technical leads to define overall system architecture and integration strategies.
• Implement advanced Dev Ops practices including infrastructure as code, automated deployment pipelines, and monitoring solutions.
• Design and develop complex microservices architectures with proper service mesh implementation.
• Lead performance optimization efforts for cloud applications including load testing and capacity planning.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure technical solutions meet mission needs.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance.
• Lead incident response efforts for production issues and implement preventive measures.
• Design and implement comprehensive security controls throughout the application development lifecycle.
• Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and architectural decision meetings.
• Manage technical debt and legacy system dependencies during migration projects.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including security, operations, and quality assurance.
• Lead proof‑of‑concept development and technical feasibility studies.
• Ensure compliance with DOD Directive 8140 and applicable cybersecurity frameworks.
• Interface with the customer and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums.
• Chair/co‑chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed.
• Resolve technical problems, allocate resources, and monitor development team performance to meet contract requirements.
• Provide daily technical leadership and guidance to development team members.
• Provide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to replacement.
• Provide information within 24 hours of an unplanned replacement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or related technical field from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution;
  Master's degree preferred. Eight (8) years of progressive experience in software development may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Four to eight (4–8) years of progressive experience in software development.
• Expert‑level proficiency in multiple programming languages and development frameworks (C++ / Java).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud‑native design patterns.
• Proven leadership experience mentoring technical teams and managing complex development projects.
• Advanced knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and service mesh technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM templates).
• Strong understanding of Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing strategies.
• Expertise in application security, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to various audiences.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.