Lead Application Developer / Merrifield Site Manager

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Lead Application Developer / Merrifield Site Manager 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. This position will be located in Merrifield, VA and will be a fully onsite position.


Responsibilities

Key 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 teams to improve delivery pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies.
• 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.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)
• 7+ years of professional Java development experience
• Expertise with Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability
• 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)
Preferred:
• Experience in working with ColdFusion


Posted Salary Range

USD $205,000.00 - USD $205,000.00 /Yr.