Lead Application Developer / Site Manager

Govcio LLC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GovCIO is currently hiring for an experienced and highly skilled individual 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 (5 days a week) in Fairfax/Merrifield, Virginia.

Requirements

Bachelor's + 12 years experience (or commensurate experience)
7+ years of professional Java development experience
Clearance required: Secret clearance with ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability
Expertise with Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA
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)

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with ColdFusion

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 team
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