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# Lead Developer

- **Company:** Fusion
- **Location:** Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Technology Operations, Software Engineering, Delivery Pipeline, Deployment Automation, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1372e034-86a6-426e-9aed-98f30aca0852/lead-developer

## About the Role

Security-cleared Professional: Must be able to meet federal requirements to obtain a DHS Public Trust Clearance.

Education and Experience: You have a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience in software development and DevSecOps.

## Description

The Lead Developer provides senior DevSecOps leadership under this task order, directing developers and IT operations staff in planning and executing code releases across multiple environments. The position designs, creates, and implements systems software and infrastructure components; builds and maintains automated CI/CD pipelines using common automation, build, and deployment tools; and embeds security controls into build, test, and deployment workflows. The Lead Developer analyzes operational and performance data, drives process improvements to increase productivity and efficiency, and coordinates work across development, operations, and security teams.