Development Lead

The Development Lead will serve as the highest-level software technical authority, lead developers through complex multi-platform integration challenges, enforce secure engineering and configuration practices, and ensure software products satisfy mission, quality, RMF, data-rights, documentation, and operational requirements., * Lead architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and retirement of software products.

• Direct development teams, allocate work, review designs and code, resolve technical issues, and ensure delivery quality.
• Translate mission and business needs into secure, testable, supportable technical solutions.
• Maintain consistent development, staging, pre-production, production, and training environments.
• Enforce secure SDLC, RMF controls, static analysis, STIG, OWASP, software assurance, SBOM/FOSS, and mobile-code approval requirements.
• Integrate applications with databases, infrastructure, enterprise services, COTS/MOTS products, and digital-engineering tools.
• Manage source/configuration control, technical tickets, defects, releases, documentation, licenses, accounts, patches, and operational handoff.
• Coordinate database capacity, performance, reliability, maintenance, and recovery activities with administrators.
• Support vulnerability remediation, incident resolution, change-control reviews, and Government technical interchange meetings.
• Deliver required software, source code, documentation, and related CDRL data with appropriate data-rights markings.

MA/MS; permitted substitution of BA/BS with 12 or more years of relevant experience. Experience:

10+ years of relevant software architecture/development experience at the Senior/Lead level. Salary Range:

$100,000 to $150,000 Clearance:

Must possess and maintain a secret security clearance and accesses assigned under the DD Form 254. Must be eligible to develop and support applications in classified environments; TS/SCI and SAP access may be required for assigned duties. Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ is required. DoD 8140/DCWF-aligned qualification; FITSP-D, SSCP, CISSP-ISSEP, or equivalent preferred. Relevant secure-development, Microsoft/.NET, cloud/platform, database, DevSecOps, or application-security certifications are preferred. Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of software architecture, secure SDLC, requirements, design, coding, testing, CI/CD, release, configuration, documentation, monitoring, and sustainment.
• Knowledge of static code analysis, DISA Application Security and Development STIGs, OWASP Top 10, software assurance, FOSS/SBOM governance, and CCB approval.
• Ability to direct developers and coordinate with mission owners, security, systems, networks, databases, enterprise architecture, and operations.
• Unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies.

Related Experience:

• Experience independently designing and developing new software products and major enhancements to existing systems.
• Experience leading large development teams and resolving complex systems-integration, compatibility, security, performance, and multi-platform issues.
• Experience assessing feasibility and carrying software from requirements through production sustainment.
• C#, .NET Framework/.NET, Angular, jQuery, PowerShell, Python, Java/OpenJDK, SQL Server, IIS, and modern web/API patterns.
• Azure DevOps Server, Git, Visual Studio, Fortify, automated testing, deployment pipelines, source control, and release management.
• SharePoint Online, Power Platform, Power BI, SBM, Laserfiche, Army 365, and Army Vantage.
• MagicDraw, DOORS, Windchill, Teamwork Cloud, Syndeia, MBSE integrations, and digital engineering.
• Development, staging, pre-production, production, and training environments on classified and unclassified infrastructure.

On-site / Huntsville, Alabama Full-Time General $100,000 to $150,000, We offer generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance; flexible spending; 401(k) matching, ample vacation/leave time, as well as training/skill building opportunities and a great work environment., Professional development, certification reimbursement, and educational opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work arrangements and generous PTO to support your personal well-being

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and more - we invest in your future

Benefits & Perks

Generous Time Off

• 24 days PTO (first 5 years)
• 30 days PTO (5-10 years)
• 36 days PTO (10+ years)
• Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive Health

• Medical coverage via Thatch ICHRA
• Monthly allowance aligned to age & market
• Dental insurance through Sun Life
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Financial Security

• 401(k) with 50% match up to 4%
• Performance bonuses
• Life & disability insurance
• Referral bonus program

Career Development

• Education reimbursement
• Professional training
• Certification support
• Career advancement paths