Lead Application Developer

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes. We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.

Lead Application Developer

Location: Suitland, MD (Hybrid)

Terms: Full-time

Clearance/Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required

Salary Range: $130-190k DOE

Travel: 0-20%

Project Description

This position supports Revolutional's federal customer as part of an application transformation and modernization initiative. This program is driving a large-scale transformation of systems into a data-centric, cloud-native ecosystem capable of supporting high-volume, near real-time data processing and advanced analytics. The work includes modernization of legacy applications, development of new cloud-native solutions, and implementation of DevSecOps and scaled Agile practices across the organization. The core challenge: orchestrating complex, multi-contractor delivery while transforming both technology and operating models without disrupting mission-critical operations.

Position Description

As a Lead Application Developer at Revolutional, you will lead the design, development, modernization, and integration of enterprise applications supporting mission-critical federal operations. This role requires a technically hands-on leader who can drive delivery across modern cloud-native environments while working closely with architects, engineers, product teams, and external partners. You will contribute directly to application development, modernization strategy, DevSecOps adoption, and system integration efforts. You are expected to move beyond feature delivery-ensuring applications are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned to evolving mission and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and modernization of enterprise applications within a cloud-native ecosystem
• Refactor legacy and COTS applications into modular, microservices-based architectures using open-source technologies
• Design, develop, and integrate APIs, event-driven services, and messaging-based systems
• Develop secure, scalable, and highly available applications supporting high-volume and near real-time processing
• Contribute to AI/ML-enabled application workflows, including model integration and deployment support
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing, deployment, and security validation
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, including secure SDLC, automated scanning, and compliance validation
• Support system-of-systems integration across multiple applications, contractors, and technical teams
• Ensure applications align with federal security and compliance requirements, including NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust, MFA, and ATO support processes
• Design and support data ingestion, ETL pipelines, transformation, analytics, and dissemination capabilities
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across application, infrastructure, integration, and data layers
• Lead code reviews, mentor developers, and enforce engineering standards and best practices
• Collaborate within Agile/Scrum and SAFe delivery environments to ensure consistent execution and delivery quality

Technical Environment

• Cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure)
• Open-source frameworks and technologies (React, Node.js, Python)
• Containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code and automation (Terraform)
• CI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)
• Messaging and event-driven platforms (Kafka)
• APIs, microservices, and distributed systems architectures
• Agile delivery tools (Git, Jira, Confluence)
• High-volume, near real-time data processing environments

Baseline Requirements

What You Bring (Requirements)

• ship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust
• 15+ years of experience in software development, application engineering, or modernization programs
• Proven experience leading development teams on large-scale federal transformation initiatives
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Technical Capabilities

• Strong experience designing and developing enterprise-grade, cloud-native applications
• Experience modernizing legacy/COTS systems into open-source, microservices-based platforms
• Experience with APIs, event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and distributed integrations
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in secure environments
• Experience supporting data ingest, ETL pipelines, transformation, analytics, and dissemination workflows
• Experience deploying and managing applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working with Terraform and infrastructure automation practices
• Strong understanding of federal security and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust, MFA, ATO processes)
• Experience supporting high availability, resiliency engineering, scalability, and performance optimization
• Experience operating in Agile/Scrum and SAFe environments across multi-team delivery organizations

Core Strengths

• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for technical delivery outcomes
• Ability to remain hands-on while leading development teams and modernization efforts
• Strong problem-solving skills across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data systems
• Effective communication and coordination across technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-impact modernization environments

Nice to Have (Differentiators)

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Experience supporting large-scale, federal, statistical, or mission-critical modernization programs
• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into enterprise applications
• Experience with Kafka or large-scale event-streaming architectures
• Experience supporting complex system-of-systems integration efforts

Here At Revolutional We Are Pleased To Have Been Repeatedly Recognized For Our Outstanding Work Culture, The Innovative Work We Do, And The Employees On Our Team Who Make a Difference Each Day. Some Of These Recognitions Include

• Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
• Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
• Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
• A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
• A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
• Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
• Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification

We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

• Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
• 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
• 5% 401(k) company matching
• Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
• Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!

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Revolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact .