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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ampcus Inc
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400 - $183,040
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Applications, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Organization, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18793569/Lead-Software-Engineer-D-C-Washington

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or in lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience.
 * 8 years of software design and development, software test and evaluation, software requirements management experience.
 * Expertise in working closely with Architects, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Value Stream Managers.
 * Advanced knowledge of cloud technologies, database technologies, and software development best practices.
 * Strong experience with CI/CD processes and tools.
 * Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
 * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

## Description

Performs complex analysis, design, development, automated unit and integration testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, codes, tests, develops, and documents application programs for computer systems. Works with end-users and project stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Manages modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures. Leads stakeholder and product owner meetings to define software requirements and creates highly complex systems. Acts as a mentor to junior engineers., * Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applications. Perform and lead the detailed technical design, coding, code review, and testing of new applications and enhancements of existing applications.

 * Identify gaps in requirements and solve problems for the supporting staff. Evaluate risk and opportunity impacts to existing or proposed projects/programs and implement risk mitigation actions.
 * Support the Project Manager as the technical team lead on the project. Estimate the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers.
 * Lead software design and development teams. Identify, analyze, define, and coordinate user, customer, and stakeholder needs and translate them into technical requirements.