Lead Application Developer / Merrifield Site Manager

Overview:

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Lead Application Developer / Merrifield Site Manager with an active Secret clearance to lead the design, development, and deployment of complex applications and microservices as part of a cross-domain solution to support classified development and provide on-site supervision. This position will be located in Merrifield, VA and will be a fully onsiteposition.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:
? Collaborate with product owners, champions, and stakeholders to identify, document, and integrate requirements into features as part of a modern software development lifecycle.
? Utilize Agile for the management and delivery of work across the software development team.
? Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and mid-level developers.
? Collaborate with architects, product managers, and cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and ensure alignment with business goals.
? Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce best practices in software engineering.
? Optimize application performance, scalability, and maintainability.
? Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes.
? Work closely with DevOps teams to improve delivery pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies.
? Ensure the security, reliability, and compliance of applications through thoughtful design and automation.
? Participate in system architecture discussions and influence key technical decisions.
? Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in development, testing, and production environments.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

? Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)
? 7+ years of professional Java development experience
? Expertise with Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA
? Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability
? Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript
? Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and Java best practices
? Expertise with Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA
? Solid understanding of RESTful web services and API design
? Experience with version control systems (Git using ADO or GitHub)
? Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams
? Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
? Multi-task along with attention to detail
? Self-motivation, organization, time-management, and deductive problem-solving skills
? Work independently and as part of a team
? Networking, web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), Microsoft Windows
? Familiarity with build tools like Maven or Gradle
? Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM tools
? Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD)
Preferred:
? Experience in working with ColdFusion

Posted Salary Range: USD $205,000.00 - USD $205,000.00 /Yr.