Software Developer, Lead - .NET / React / Cloud

Job Title: Software Developer, Lead - .NET / React / Cloud

Location: Bethesda, MD

Work Type: Hybrid Work (Minimum 2 days Onsite)

Required Clearance: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Sponsorship: No Current or Future Sponsorship offered for this role.

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer, Lead to support the design, development, modernization, and maintenance of enterprise web and mobile applications supporting NIH mission-critical systems. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft technologies, modern front-end frameworks, cloud modernization, enterprise architecture, and Agile software delivery.

The Technical Lead will provide hands-on technical leadership across multiple enterprise application initiatives and collaborate closely with Project Managers, Architects, Developers, QA Engineers, DevOps teams, and Government stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development, and implementation of enterprise web and mobile applications using the Microsoft technology stack.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for Agile software development teams supporting NIH enterprise systems.
• Design and develop scalable enterprise solutions using:
  • .NET 6/.NET 8
  • ASP.NET Core
  • C#
  • SQL Server
  • React.js
  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Vue.js (as applicable)
• Architect reusable frameworks, shared components, APIs, and enterprise integration patterns to support standardization and scalability across applications.
• Lead technical solution design activities involving:
  • Multi-system integrations
  • Enterprise data architecture
  • API integrations
  • Database design and optimization
  • Mobile-first application strategies
  • Cloud modernization initiatives
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment strategies, and DevOps processes using Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows.
• Guide development teams through code reviews, design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical troubleshooting activities.
• Support modernization of legacy applications and migration to modern .NET platforms and cloud-enabled architectures.
• Design secure, scalable, and maintainable application architectures aligned with:
  • FISMA
  • HHS/NIH security requirements
  • Section 508 accessibility standards
  • HHS EPLC methodology
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives including:
  • Lift-and-shift assessments
  • Containerization
  • Microservices architectures
  • Serverless computing
  • Auto-scaling infrastructure strategies
• Collaborate with QA teams to implement automated testing strategies, quality assurance processes, and software lifecycle best practices.
• Provide technical leadership for mobile application development and deployment across Android and iOS platforms.
• Ensure consistency in business workflows, user experience, and application behavior across web and mobile platforms.
• Support system integration, data modeling, ETL development, and enterprise reporting initiatives.
• Assist with proof-of-concept (POC) and pilot development efforts to evaluate emerging technologies and modernization approaches.
• Participate in production support, issue resolution, performance optimization, and operational maintenance activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, configuration documentation, and development standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams in Agile environments.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building large-scale web and mobile applications using React.
• Strong expertise with:
• .NET / ASP.NET Core
• C#
• Microsoft SQL Server
• RESTful APIs and enterprise integrations
• React.js and React Native
• Azure DevOps
• Git source control
• Experience designing enterprise application architectures and scalable distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes, and release management practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud modernization strategies.
• Ability to lead technical design discussions and mentor development teams.
• Strong understanding of secure software engineering practices and enterprise SDLC methodologies.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Rockville, MD / DC Metro area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Vue.js (desirable but not required)
• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal government IT environments
• Familiarity with:
• FISMA
• ATO processes
• POA&M remediation
• Section 508 compliance
• HHS EPLC methodology
• Experience with:
• React Native and Expo
• Mobile application deployment
• Containerization and microservices
• Enterprise cloud migration initiatives
• SQL performance tuning and ETL development
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise systems
• Microsoft, Azure, Scrum, or Agile certifications preferred

High-Level Technology Stack

Required Technologies

• Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 (or later)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (or later)
• C# Programming Language
• Azure DevOps for Project Management and Configuration Management
• Git for Source Control
• React.js for front-end development
• React Native and Expo for mobile application development

Nice to Have

• Vue.js
• Cloud-native development experience
• Containerization technologies
• Microservices architecture experience
• Mobile enterprise deployment experience

Compensation and Benefits  

The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.  Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.  

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.  

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at [email protected].  

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