Lead Technologist

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to support the design, development, integration, and maintenance of mission-critical software solutions in a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering expertise with a focus on Java and/or Python development, experience working across the full software development lifecycle, and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a collaborative team setting.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications using Java and/or Python.
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, analysts, and stakeholders.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to software development best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Integrate software with databases, APIs, and third-party services as required.
• Support software deployment, configuration management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and 8 years of relevant software development experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant software development experience; OR No degree and 12 years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong experience developing applications in Java and/or Python.
• Experience with object-oriented design and software engineering principles.
• Experience with software testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise-level software applications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
• Experience with cloud technologies and containerization platforms.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with secure software development practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

CLEARANCE:

• Active Top Secret clearance minimum required