Lead, Software Engineer

Role: Lead, Software Engineer

Client: Will let you know after shortlisting your resume.

Location: Herndon, Virginia

Full-Time

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule – employees work 9 out of every 14 days, with every other Friday off

Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available (Only USC and GC candidates are entertained at this moment)

Travel: Occasional travel may be required

Relocation: Possible for an ideal candidate

Note: This is full-time opportunity, so please do not submit any contractual profile for this requirement.

Job Description

The organization operates within the aerospace, aviation, and defense industry and develops advanced software solutions supporting mission‑critical systems and technology modernization initiatives. The organization offers an engineering‑focused environment where software professionals work on complex products, system modernization, and next‑generation technology solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to support multiple software product deliveries, system modernization initiatives, and future growth programs. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, take ownership of software products, and contribute throughout the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 9 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of related experience.

Instead of a degree, 13 years of relevant experience may be considered.

Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset.

Experience across the full software development lifecycle.

Strong software architecture and system design experience.

Experience working in Agile software development environments.

Preferred Technical Skills

10+ years of professional software engineering experience.

Strong Java and C++ development experience.

Strong experience with Java Spring Boot and REST APIs.

Multi‑threaded application development.

Database design and integration.

Linux development environments.

CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance, including Jenkins.

Containerized software development and deployment.

Docker and Kubernetes administration.

Kubernetes and cloud/hybrid‑cloud deployment experience.

AWS GovCloud or cloud‑native application development.

DevSecOps practices and automated testing frameworks.

Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis skills.

Cybersecurity‑aware software development experience.

Distributed systems and enterprise‑scale application development.

Experience in DoD, SATCOM, networking, gateway, or telecommunications environments is highly preferred.

Benefits may include

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company‑paid holidays

Potential relocation assistance for an ideal candidate

Important

This position requires an active Secret clearance, and visa sponsorship is not available.

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