Please note: This role is contingent upon contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
Title: Lead Developer
The Work: We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Lead Developer to drive the design, development, and integration of enterprise solutions using Java and low-code platforms. This role combines hands-on technical development with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring developers, enforcing best practices, and working closely with architects and business analysts to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing applications.
Job Location: Remote with some travel to Monterey, CA and Alexandria, VA
What You Will Do:
Lead technical design and development efforts across .NET framework and Java-based backend systems and platform solutions (ServiceNow, Appian, Salesforce).
Serve as the primary technical point of contact, collaborating with Solutions Architects, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams.
Translate business requirements into robust, reusable code and integrations.
Oversee end-to-end development lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, and support.
Guide and mentor a team of developers, conducting code reviews and promoting engineering excellence.
Ensure alignment with architectural standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
Integrate third-party systems and APIs to support business workflows and data exchanges.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
Keep up to date with emerging trends in enterprise platforms and development tools.
What You Will Bring With You:
Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field.
7+ years of professional software development experience, with strong proficiency in Java.
3+ years of experience developing with at least one enterprise platform: ServiceNow, Appian, or Salesforce
What We Would Like You To Bring With You:
Prior experience in at Defense Manpower Data Center or other DoD Agency
Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, etc.).
Platform certifications (e.g., ServiceNow Certified Application Developer, Appian Developer, Salesforce Platform Developer I/II).
Experience with Java frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate).
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Professional Skills:
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Understanding technical concepts in the relevant industry (e.g., software development, engineering).
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
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