About the Job
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to guide and mentor a dynamic Agile development team in the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, full-stack Java web applications. This hands-on role involves architectural planning, development oversight, and collaboration across technical and business teams to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
Location Requirement:
This role requires onsite presence in Ashburn, VA two days per week.
Eligibility Requirements:
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U.S. Citizenship required
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Must be able to obtain a CBP Background Investigation (active CBP BI preferred)
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Experience with CBP or federal agencies is a plus
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead a team of 10+ developers through all stages of the software development lifecycle
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Architect, design, build, test, and maintain scalable, real-time systems and microservices
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Drive Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog grooming, and sprint planning
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Foster a high-performing team through mentorship, technical guidance, and performance monitoring
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Lead technical discussions, resolve impediments, and implement continuous improvement strategies
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support development, testing, deployment, and monitoring
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Communicate project status, testing readiness, and release timelines to stakeholders and customers
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Ensure high code quality and adherence to software development best practices, including TDD and CI/CD
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Troubleshoot and resolve application issues; maintain security and compliance postures
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Prepare technical documentation and maintain software development standards
Technical Requirements:
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12+ years of experience in software development (or 10+ years with Master’s)
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Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Material UI
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Experience with AWS Cloud, EKS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible
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Familiarity with Kafka, Git, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
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Database experience with Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
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Knowledge of monitoring tools like Kibana or Dynatrace
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Experience with security tools such as Anchore or AquaScan
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Familiarity with DevOps frameworks, containerization, and microservices architecture
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Comfortable with CI/CD tools and agile methodologies (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
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Strong knowledge of UX/UI principles and responsive front-end development
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Technical writing, reporting, and documentation skills
Preferred Skills:
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Cloud certifications (AWS, GCP, or equivalent)
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Experience in mobile app development and biometric technologies
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Background in intelligence systems or federal agency work
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Exposure to Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) like Apache ActiveMQ or NiFi
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Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform
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Past experience with entity frameworks or other ORM technologies
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Experience in system administration or managing infrastructure