Technical Lead

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - 2+ Year(s)
100% Travel

Skills

SQL
Java
GIS
Docker

Job Details

About this Position:

Job Title: Technical Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Transition & Codebase Ownership

  • Analyze and document the existing TLMS source code, build scripts, system configurations, and dependencies.

  • Participate in hands-on knowledge transfer sessions with the outgoing vendor.

  • Establish technical baselines to support enhancements, maintenance, and future scalability.

System Development & Enhancement

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of new TLMS features based on business priorities.

  • Ensure compatibility and integration with agency platforms and required third-party applications.

  • Maintain and upgrade system components (Java, Angular, SQL Server, Docker, Kubernetes).

Ongoing Support & Performance Optimization

  • Oversee technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and bug resolution.

  • Conduct vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and system monitoring.

  • Apply patches, upgrades, and performance improvements using approved methods.

Security & Compliance

  • Ensure all development and infrastructure work complies with:

    • Client's Information Security Program

    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework standards

  • Prevent insider misuse and accidental disclosure.

  • Maintain security measures for servers, data, and access control layers.

Documentation & Testing

  • Maintain up-to-date technical documentation including:

    • Architecture diagrams

    • API specifications

    • Testing and deployment procedures

  • Oversee implementation of test plans (unit, integration, end-to-end using tools like Selenide and Flyway).

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Provide technical leadership to development and DevOps staff.

  • Collaborate with client's and other staff during sprint planning, retrospectives, and release management.

  • Review and validate deliverables against acceptance criteria and system requirements.

Technology Environment

The Technical Lead will work in and be responsible for maintaining or evolving a system built with the following technologies:

  • Backend: Java 11, Spring Boot, Microsoft SQL Server, GeoTools

  • Frontend: Angular (12+), Kendo UI, Leaflet, Turf

  • Infrastructure: Docker, Mirantis Kubernetes Engine, Azure Docker Repository, GitHub

  • Security/Compliance: Active Directory authentication, role-based authorization

  • Reporting: SSRS via Visual Studio and RDLs

  • Testing: Selenide, Selenium, JUnit, Karma, Jasmine, Protractor

Required Qualifications:

  • Java (Spring Boot) enterprise application development

  • Angular-based front-end frameworks

  • GIS integrations (ArcGIS, Leaflet, GeoTools)

  • Microsoft SQL Server (including Flyway and SSRS)

  • Application security aligned with NIST frameworks

  • GitHub-based code and version control

Expected Deliverables:

  • Transition documentation and architecture diagrams

  • System upgrade and enhancement plans

  • Vulnerability and performance assessment reports

  • Technical troubleshooting logs and remediation summaries

  • SLAs and testing protocols implemented

  • Final handover technical documentation and acceptance criteria

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