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# Lead Senior Software Developer - PAE Fires IT Support Services

- **Company:** PAE Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, .NET Framework, Application Portfolio Management, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Internet Security, Open Web Application Security, Pair Programming, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Security Software, Server Administration, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Devsecops, Service Stack
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-senior-software-developer-pae-fires-it-support-services-huntsville-al--e29abec5-917f-4598-a6fc-bbd6ae3e3100

## About the Role

Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), Capacity Management, Change Control, Code Reviews, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Database Optimization, Database Programming, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), DevOps, Embedded Systems, Employee Terminations, Financial Management, Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS), Internet Security, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Secure Coding, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Installation, Static Analysis, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Test
Automation, Test Plan/Schedule

## Description

Mission Objectives - PAE Fires requires the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications (GOTS, MOTS, and COTS) used on both classified and unclassified systems to support acquisition functions including Financial Management, Logistics, Configuration Management, Program Management, Contracts Management, and Systems Engineering. The Lead Senior Software Developer directs all software development, database management, and application administration activities., * Architect software solutions that are maintainable, scalable, and secure from the ground up; write clean code yourself and hold your team to the same standard through code reviews, pair programming, and established development conventions

 * Own the health and performance of all production applications; when an application breaks during a critical acquisition milestone, lead the triage, identify the root cause, and deploy the fix with urgency
 * Manage the full application portfolio (GOTS/.NET, MOTS/SBM/SharePoint, COTS/Digital Enterprise) with the judgment to know when to build custom, when to configure existing platforms, and when to recommend commercial alternatives
 * Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps that enable rapid, reliable deployments; automate testing and quality gates so the team can ship confidently without extensive manual verification cycles
 * Optimize database performance proactively; monitor query execution, tune indexes, plan capacity growth, and prevent the slow degradation that eventually becomes a production outage
 * Integrate security into the development process from day one (DevSecOps); bake STIG compliance, static code analysis, and OWASP best practices into the pipeline rather than bolting them on after development is complete
 * Translate complex business requirements (financial management, logistics tracking, configuration management) into technical specifications that your team can implement correctly the first time
 * Modernize legacy applications incrementally; migrate aging .NET Framework applications toward .NET 8 and containerized architectures when the business case supports it, without disrupting current operations
 * Develop your team's skills across the technology stack; cross-train developers on database work and platform administration so the team is resilient when any individual is unavailable

Primary Function (PWS 1.16.7): Leads the full software development lifecycle for GOTS, MOTS, and COTS applications across classified and unclassified systems, serving as the Technical POC for software configuration, installation, and support. Provides technical architecture leadership across all software workstreams.

Cross-Functional Security & Configuration Integration (PWS 1.16.4.4, 1.16.5):** Cross-trained in Cybersecurity Software Assurance and Configuration Management to ensure secure coding practices and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) discipline are embedded into the development lifecycle from inception. Independently assesses static code analysis findings, validates DISA APP DEV STIG compliance within the code base, and coordinates CCB submissions with full awareness of CM baseline requirements, preventing development rework and accelerating production deployments.


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