Lead Developer - Washington, United States - Simple Technology Solutions

Description

Job Description

If you're looking for a position with a company that values innovation in all that we do, value-orientation in all choices and decisions, and has an employee-centric company focus, you've come to the right place. Simple Technology Solutions' motivated team members deliver remarkable solutions to our Federal Government clients every day. We are lifelong learners, value outcomes over busy-ness and cultivate collaboration over individual contributions.

Our in-depth experience helping government agencies in their installation, configuration, and optimization of leading Agile Software Development, DevOps, and Cloud Migration tools has led to rapid growth and an increased demand for our services. This growing team has an exciting startup feel, but we are not new to the game. As experienced government contractors, we are mentors, coaches, and thought leaders, who pride ourselves in sharing our knowledge and expertise with those growing within our organization.

A Little More About STS

You don't get named a "Best Place to Work" by the Washington Business Journal, receive the Washington Technology magazine's FAST50 status, and achieve Inc Magazine's "Inc 500" status just by 'talking the talk'. Our vision of excellence is aligned to our 'Techquity' (Tech-Equity) focus and drive. We understand that disparities and gaps in opportunities and earning potential exist for marginalized groups, such as people of color and women, in the IT industry. By leveraging the power, passion, and talent from this group we are able to deliver innovative GovCon IT solutions that exceed our customer's expectations.

Our team members are not just 'employees'; they're parents, friends, volunteers, artists, students, athletes, and all of the other things that make them whole people. The flexibility that STS offers allows them to balance their personal lives while providing the top-notch services our customers have come to depend on.

Additionally, the team benefits from our partnerships with AWS, Google, Microsoft and CloudBees – with access to improved knowledge and the opportunity to become a SME with one or more of our above partners. At Simple Technology Solutions, we don't see Team Member benefits as 'perks'. Taking care of the people who take care of us is the standard. Click our benefits infographic to learn more about our industry-leading options that attract and retain top talent. But don't just take our word for it, see what our current team members say about us on Glassdoor.

Simple Technology Solutions is a 8(a) HUBZone Company and we offer an annual $5,000 HUBZone bonus to team members that live in a qualified HUBZone and provide the required supporting documentation. To see if you could qualify for an annual HUBZone bonus, check out the HUBZone map HERE.

Simple Technology Solutions is looking for a Lead Developer to add to our team.

Quick Position Overview:

• US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Minimum of 8 years' position related experience is required

The Role:

As the Lead Developer, you will have overall responsibility for overseeing the delivery of application code, ensuring it complies with business requirements, DHS Enterprise Architecture standards, security controls, and clean code standards and strategy. You will serve as a mentor to junior and senior developers, assisting in removing blockers and resolving issues with application code. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet organizational needs and standards.

The Lead Developer at STS will:

• Oversee the delivery of application code, ensuring compliance with business requirements, DHS Enterprise Architecture standards, security controls, and clean code standards and strategy.
• Mentor junior and senior developers, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and ensure adherence to software quality standards.
• Assist in removing blockers and resolving issues with application code to ensure smooth development processes.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements for the development team.
• Plan and document technical specifications for features or system design, ensuring clarity and alignment with business goals.
• Design, build, and configure applications to meet business process and application requirements.
• Direct the development team in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications.
• Write testable, scalable, and efficient code, and lead code reviews to maintain high code quality.
• Stay current with software development methodologies, tools, and industry best practices to continuously improve the development process.

Education and Experience:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with eight (8) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment OR No Bachelor's Degree with ten (10) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment.
• Proven success as a technical team leader with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Experience planning and documenting technical specifications for features or system design.
• Extensive experience designing and developing solutions with Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) in an Agile Software Development environment.
• Experience designing and developing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with REST, SOAP, and JSON.
• Extensive experience with Oracle Database 12c (or greater) and JBoss Developer (RHCJD) or Oracle Certified Professional, Java Enterprise Edition (EE).
• Experience implementing the MVC Development Methodology (Model/View/Controller).
• Proficiency in software development languages and frameworks such as MuleSoft, Java, Angular, and microservices.
• Experience with portable environment creation or containerization technologies such as Docker, Apache Mesos, or Vagrant.
• Experience designing, building, and configuring applications to meet business process and application requirements.
• Experience directing the development team in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications.
• Experience writing testable, scalable, and efficient code and leading code reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and ensure adherence to software quality standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Professional development and training
• Performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Work from home stipend
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development budget to be used for training and certifications