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Application Engineering Lead

vTech Solution

Job Summary:

The Senior Application Engineering Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for Java-based application portfolios, focusing on architecture, software engineering, modernization, performance optimization, security compliance, and delivery of enhancements. This role ensures high-quality, secure, and modernized applications through collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to best practices. Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical design and development activities for Java-based applications.
  • Provide architecture oversight and enforce engineering governance.
  • Manage application modernization initiatives and reduce technical debt.
  • Support system integration, API development, and data management.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues.
  • Review code quality, security compliance, and engineering best practices.
  • Support Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance, vulnerability remediation, and security scanning.
  • Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to implement automated CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop system architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and migration strategies.
Required Skills & Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience.
  • 7+ years supporting Java enterprise applications.
  • Experience with AWS cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of application modernization in federal programs.
  • Proficiency with Java, WildFly, OpenLiberty, and Oracle 19c.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, SonarQube, and security scanning platforms.
  • Familiarity with Red Hat Linux environments.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
  • Experience with AWS RDS and cloud database management.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and automated pipeline implementation.
  • Familiarity with federal compliance standards and ATO processes.
Special Considerations:
  • Must adhere to strict security and compliance requirements.
  • May require participation in vulnerability remediation and security scanning activities.
  • Role involves leadership in a regulated federal application environment.
Scheduling:
  • Standard full-time work schedule with potential on-call responsibilities for production issue resolution.
  • May require flexibility to support urgent troubleshooting and deployment activities.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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