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Development Lead
| Company | Leidos |
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| Location | Tampa, FL, USA |
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| Salary | $104650 – $189175 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field with 8 to 12 years of experience. 16 years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Must possess a Top Secret (TS) clearance.
- One security certification is required, such as, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM.
- Experience in software development, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Extensive experience in full-stack application development using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React).
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), DevSecOps pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams in high-stakes, mission-critical environments.
- Familiarity with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG), NIST standards, and DoD security policies.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced applications and software solutions aligned with the EDAT program’s objectives.
- Oversee end-to-end software development life cycles (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment for enterprise and cloud-based systems.
- Drive the integration of cutting-edge technologies to enhance USSOCOM’s operational capabilities, focusing on emerging technology solutions, DevSecOps practices, and containerized microservices.
- Promote innovation by identifying and implementing advanced development frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
- Establish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and quality assurance processes to ensure high-performing and secure applications.
- Conduct technical reviews and provide mentorship to development teams to ensure alignment with program and stakeholder expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, and program management, to ensure cohesive delivery of solutions.
- Engage with USSOCOM stakeholders to capture requirements, present progress updates, and demonstrate technical solutions.
- Ensure the creation of detailed technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and user guides.
- Provide training and support to development teams and end-users to facilitate smooth adoption of new applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field with 6-10 years of experience.
- Experience with microservices architecture, serverless computing, and modern development frameworks for high-performance applications.
- Expertise in AI/ML integration and big data processing for scalable and intelligent software solutions.
- Familiarity with USSOCOM’s operational environment, mission requirements, and the SOF Information Environment (SIE).
- Prior experience in developing applications for DoD or federal government agencies with strict compliance standards.
- Proven ability to identify and implement technology solutions to address complex operational challenges and mission-critical requirements.
- Experience in conducting gap analyses and providing strategic recommendations for technology advancements.
- Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration skills to align development activities with program goals, engineering teams, and USSOCOM priorities.
