Senior Applications Developer

Overview

SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER (NAUT):

Bowhead seeks a Senior Application Developer to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. This position serves as a technical leader in the modernization of legacy DoD systems, providing advanced expertise in cloud-native development, architecture design, and team leadership.

This position is located near a metro station and a travel stipend may be provided if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of complex cloud-native applications and systems for DoD modernization initiatives

• Drive technical decision-making for legacy application migration strategies and modernization approaches

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers on best practices and advanced techniques

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using industry best practices

• Lead code reviews and establish coding standards, development processes, and quality assurance procedures

• Collaborate with system architects and technical leads to define overall system architecture and integration strategies

• Implement advanced DevOps practices including infrastructure as code, automated deployment pipelines, and monitoring solutions

• Design and develop complex microservices architectures with proper service mesh implementation

• Lead performance optimization efforts for cloud applications including load testing and capacity planning

• Coordinate with government stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure technical solutions meet mission needs

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance

• Lead incident response efforts for production issues and implement preventive measures

• Design and implement comprehensive security controls throughout the application development lifecycle

• Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and architectural decision meetings

• Manage technical debt and legacy system dependencies during migration projects

• Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including security, operations, and quality assurance

• Lead proof-of-concept development and technical feasibility studies

• Ensure compliance with DOD Directive 8140 and applicable cybersecurity frameworks

• Interface with the customer and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums

• Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed

• Resolve technical problems, allocate resources, and monitor development team performance to meet contract requirements

• Provide daily technical leadership and guidance to development team members

• Provide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to replacement

• Provide information within 24 hours of an unplanned replacement

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or related technical field from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; Master's degree preferred. Ten (10) years of progressive experience in software development with significant cloud application experience may be substituted in lieu of degree

• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in software development with significant cloud application experience

• Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages and development frameworks (C++ / Java)

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms and advanced cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security)

• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native design patterns

• Proven leadership experience mentoring technical teams and managing complex development projects

• Advanced knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and service mesh technologies

• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)

• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing strategies

• Expertise in application security, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks

• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to various audiences

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Required: IAT Level III certification (one of the following): CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCIH, GCFA, or CSSLP

Desired: Multiple cloud platform certifications at professional level (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes CKA/CKAD, Docker Certified Associate, specialized security certifications

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.

• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere ( .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-24966

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-VA-Arlington

Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI

Travel Requirement N/A