Lead Full Stack Developer

Job Description:

The National Security Sector within Leidos is seeking a Lead Full Stack Software Developer, technical team lead with strong systems, software, cloud, and Agile experience to support a complex program. This program provides Agile development and operations and maintenance for critical systems on a mission-critical program supporting the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD) within Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

PSPD supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP critical missions, specifically screening and processing travelers at the ports of entry (POEs) into the United States.

In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to architect, design, build, deliver, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery
• Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship
• Monitor team performance; resolve impediments; develop and implement solutions for driving improvement
• Coordinate schedule execution and plan program-wide software/architecture releases
• Lead cross-team collaboration in support of development, testing, and deployment efforts
• Brief customers on the development progress throughout the PI cycle on program status, including the status of testing, deployment, and release readiness
• Participating in the design and creation of scalable software
• Maintain application posture for code coverage and ensure the CM process defined is working for the team
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design and define needs for build APIs
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Write technical documentation and keep standard software document up to date
• Maintain high standards of software quality using software development best practices and automated testing
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts, and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web- and desktop-based business applications built on Microsoft technologies
• Collaborate with customer system admins to resolve operational issues
• Collaborate with government customers on requirements development
• Provide feedback on development processes to drive continuous improvement
• Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation on the status, operation, and maintenance of software
• Package and support deployment of releases
• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems
• Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget

Requirements

• Proficiency and/or knowledge of Angular, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Material UI, JAVA, etc.
• AWS Cloud, EKS, Kubernetes, Kafka, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Oracle/MySQL/Postgres, microservices, Springboot, Java
• KABANA or Dynatrace dashboard for monitoring and alerting
• Security tools like Anchore, AquaScan, etc.
• AWS, CI/CD, Experience in Agile, UX/UI
• Knowledge of software design patterns
• Experience with an issue/problem tracking system (e.g., Jira)
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and better development practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with DevOps frameworks
• Entity Framework or similar ORM
• Continuous Integration, Configuration Management
• Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Management (Apache Active MQ or NIFI)
• Technical Writing
• Past Intelligence Systems experience
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Some system administration experience
• U.S. Citizen
• Must currently possess an active Secret security clearance
• BA/BS and 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 years of prior relevant experience OR 7 years of technical experience in lieu of degree