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# Lead Application Developer

- **Company:** iWorks Corporation
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $168,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Component-Based Software Engineering, Application Frameworks, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Ansible, Secure Coding, Software Configuration Management, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, YAML, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9068710/lead-application-developer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
 * 15+ years of experience in application development, architecture, and/or modernization programs
 * Demonstrated experience leading large-scale technical teams and enterprise application initiatives
 * Experience managing full lifecycle application development in complex enterprise or federal environments
 * Experience interfacing with clients and senior leadership on technical delivery and solution design, * Enterprise application development and modernization
 * Object-oriented programming and software engineering principles
 * Java and/or Python application development
 * REST API development and integration
 * Microservices-based application development
 * CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation
 * Git-based software configuration management practices
 * Infrastructure-as-Code implementation
 * Containerized application development
 * Kubernetes and Docker environments
 * Automated testing integration
 * Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
 * Application troubleshooting and performance optimization
 * Agile software development methodologies

Software Development

 * Java
 * Python
 * REST APIs
 * Microservices architectures
 * Application frameworks and development environments

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Certifications:
 + AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certification
 + Scrum or SAFe Agile certification
 + Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent architecture certification
 * Experience working in federal government or regulated environments
 * Experience with enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives
 * Strong leadership background in Agile or scaled Agile environments

Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

## Description

We are seeking a Lead Application Developer to provide senior technical leadership for enterprise application development and modernization efforts. This role is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and delivering secure, scalable applications within a modern DevSecOps environment., 1. Lead software development activities supporting enterprise application modernization initiatives

 2. Design, develop, integrate, and maintain mission-critical applications using modern software engineering practices
 3. Implement application solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, security, and DevSecOps standards
 4. Develop and maintain software using programming languages such as Java and Python
 5. Build and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, GitLab Runner, YAML-based automation, and related DevSecOps tooling
 6. Implement infrastructure automation using Infrastructure-as-Code tools including Terraform, Helm, and Ansible
 7. Develop and support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes-based environments
 8. Support deployment automation and release management activities across cloud environments
 9. Develop and integrate REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native application components
 10. Participate in application design reviews, code reviews, and technical evaluations
 11. Implement automated testing practices and integrate testing into CI/CD workflows
 12. Support secure software development practices including vulnerability remediation, dependency management, and SBOM implementation
 13. Collaborate with security teams to integrate secure coding practices and application security controls
 14. Support production deployments, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities
 15. Develop technical documentation, coding standards, and engineering best practices
 16. Mentor development teams and provide technical guidance on software engineering practices
 17. Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers, cybersecurity professionals, and program leadership to deliver mission outcomes


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