Job#: 3035972 Job Description: Job Description: Apex Systems is looking for a Senior Software Developer Lead, to join a team focused on leading a small software development team located in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on leading Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software development, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission.
As a member of the team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.
Position Responsibilities:- Lead the planning of software development tasks including detailed software design, coding, and unit/integration/functional/system testing of customer desired features/user stories, ensuring successful achievement of acceptance criteria.
- Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.
- Reviews completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; leads integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.
- Leads code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standard.
- Leads monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems.
- Leads review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- 5+ years' experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns
- Experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs
- Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks
- This position requires the ability to obtain and keep an Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and successful completion of CI Polygraph post start.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API
- Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning
- Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management
- Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes
- Demonstrated experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and WebLogic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions
- Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)
- Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems
- Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications
- Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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