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Lead Software Engineer

Job in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23234, USA
Listing for: Ampcus, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Software Architect
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 130000 - 190000 USD Yearly USD 130000.00 190000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Duration:

3+ months (Possible extension)

Location:

100% Remote - (Pref. for once a week but not necessary)

Interview:

1-2 rounds
- Virtual (Panel + Behavioral) (In-person for local Candidates)

Purpose/Project:

Cloud Migration Continuation Project
- On-prem to AWS Cloud

Must Have

Skills:
  • Overall 8-10 years of experience.
  • Strong exp. with AWS - minimum 3 yrs.
  • Strong EKS exp - minimum 3 yrs.
  • Experience in Kubernetes
    - Istio & Helm Charts
  • Knowledge of OAUTH2, JWT (JSON Web Token)
  • Java background
  • Database:
    Mongo, PostgreSQL
  • Agile Framework
Purpose:

Performs complex analysis, design, development, automated unit and integration testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, codes, tests, develops, and documents application programs for computer systems. Works with end-users and project stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Manages modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures.

Leads stakeholder and product owner meetings to define software requirements and creates highly complex systems. Acts as a mentor to junior engineers.

Essential functions:
  • 25% Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applications. Performs and leads the detail technical design, coding, code review and testing of new applications and enhancements of existing applications. Serves as a subject matter expert for specified systems and their subsequent applications. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures.

    Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Ensures compliance to the dev/sec/ops practices and policies. Understanding of architectural practices and design.
  • 25% Identifies gaps in requirements and solves problems for the supporting staff. Identifies sequencing of services and technologies that are integrated in later phases of the project. Leads the evaluation of risk and opportunity impacts to existing or proposed projects/programs and implements risk mitigation actions. Develops ways to improve performance and increase system availability. Provides recommendations to infuse new technology. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.
  • 25% Supports the Project Manager as the technical team lead on the project. Estimates the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers. Confers with clients to identify requirements and determine desired outcomes to formulate the design of the system or offer alternatives. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features.
  • 25% Leads software design and development teams. Identifies, analyzes, defines, and coordinates user, customer, and stakeholder needs and translates them into technical requirements. Manages technical resources (hardware, software, licenses, and services). Plans and leads transformation initiatives to new software architectures. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap / architecture discussions.

    Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Ensure code quality, deployment standards and practices. Mentoring junior developers.
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfarily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level:

Bachelor's Degree, In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Education Details:

Information Technology or Computer Science

Experience:

8 years Software design and development, software test and evaluation, software requirements management

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)
  • Works closely with Architects, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Value…
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