The Role
Leads and mentors a multidisciplinary Java development team supporting a U.S. Army IT services contract. Oversees task management, schedules, budgets, code quality, debugging, maintenance, technical proofs of concept, standards, technology evaluations, and technology refresh strategies. Requires extensive software development leadership, secure coding, legacy Java and web technology experience, automation scripting, Infrastructure as Code familiarity, and an active DoD Secret clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
POSITION: Development Lead
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL
SCOPE: Serves as a Development Lead on a major IT services contract for the U.S. Army
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
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.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
Track record of leading development teams and managing complex technical projects.
Proficiency in writing scripts for automation (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) 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, AngularJS, Bootstrap).
Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
- Proven experience with secure coding practices, object-oriented design, and building, testing, and deploying applications.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active DoD Secret Clearance
BENEFITS: We designed our employee benefits program around the goal of improving the quality of life for each employee. We offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Paid Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty; 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, Tuition/Training Assistance, and Referral Bonuses.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 14 or more years of experience
- Master's degree with 12 or more years of experience
- PhD or JD with 9 or more years of experience
- Experience leading development teams and managing complex technical projects
- Proficiency writing automation scripts using Bash or PowerShell
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
- Experience with legacy Java, JSP, native JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MSSQL
- Experience with client-side JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, AngularJS, and Bootstrap
- Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle
- Experience with secure coding practices and object-oriented design
- Experience building, testing, and deploying applications
- Active DoD Secret clearance
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The Company
What We Do
Caelum Research Corporation is an SBA-certified HUBZone and woman-owned small business established in 1987. The company provides a broad range of information technology (IT) solutions, systems engineering, software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and program management services. Caelum serves various U.S. federal government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA, as well as commercial clients, delivering innovative solutions for mission-critical requirements.
