Software Development Lead

Joint Activities

$80K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years in software development with a BS/BA, or 3 years with an MS/MA, or no experience required with a PhD.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory.
  • Current Security+ certification is required.
  • Understanding of nuclear phenomena and processing NUDET data from sensors is essential.
  • Nuclear simulation experience is a must-have.
  • AWS experience is required for cloud operations.
  • Advanced system administration skills in Linux and Windows environments, along with proficiency in the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), is needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead software engineering and development activities in an Agile DevSecOps environment.
  • Develop and integrate bug fixes and new features using Java, Jira, Git, and JUnit.
  • Maintain and integrate software components into a fully functional system.
  • Establish metrics, deploy processes, and tools for software development.
  • Develop containerized applications and deploy them using Kubernetes.
  • Oversee Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Coordinate sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and software release activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced defense technology.
  • Exposure to projects with significant governmental implications.
  • Support for professional development and certifications.
  • Collaboration with a highly skilled technical team.
  • Engagement in innovative software development practices.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Are you ready to make an impact? We are looking for you to join our team as a cleared Software Development Lead based out of Melbourne, FL!  This position will report directly to the Program Manager.

 

The candidate will be responsible for leading a team of engineers (front, backend and middle). 

 

The Software Development Lead will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

  • Perform software engineering and development activities associated with supporting, maintaining, and enhancing software using an Agile DevSecOps model.
  • Develop and integrate bug fixes and new feature enhancements using customer-approved development tools and processes (e.g., Java, Jira, Git, JUnit).
  • Develop and maintain code and integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
  • Deploy processes and tools and establish metrics.
  • Demonstrate experience developing containerized applications and deploying to Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Knowledge of Jira and Confluence.
  • Interface with other senior technical teams.
  • Responsible for leading and managing customer TEMS

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor front-end, back-end, and middleware engineers.
  • Manage software development activities across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Coordinate sprint planning with PM, backlog prioritization, and software release activities.
  • Ensure software deliveries meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for software architecture and design decisions.
  • Support customer meetings, technical interchange meetings, demonstrations, and program reviews.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate technical, schedule, and resource risks.
  • Drive adoption of DevSecOps best practices, automation, and continuous process improvement.
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Test, Cybersecurity, and Configuration Management teams to ensure successful delivery of software capabilities.
  • Support staffing, recruiting, employee development, and performance management activities.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, STIGs, and RMF processes within classified environments.
  • Report software development status, metrics, and risks to program and customer leadership.

 

Qualifications

Must Haves:

  • 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Current Security+ Certification
  • Must understand nuclear phenomena and the processing of NUDET data from sensors
  • Nuclear simulation experience required
  • AWS experience required
  • Experience with Linux, Windows (advanced system administration), Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), Kubernetes, Containerization (Docker), Virtualization, DevOps/CI/CD and Oracle
  • Working Knowledge of C+, Java, Phython Languages, Agile and Waterfall Methodology 
Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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