Lead and manage software development activities across the IBS program
Provide technical direction and oversight to development teams, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architecture guidelines
Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions
Translate functional and business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans
Conduct and enforce code reviews, ensuring quality, performance, and maintainability
Ensure alignment with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex application and integration issues
Guide development of scalable, modular, and maintainable architectures
Collaborate with Cloud, Systems, and IA teams to ensure secure and compliant application delivery
Participate in and lead Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Support release planning and coordinate with Release Management for deployments
Maintain and contribute to technical documentation, including design artifacts and system diagrams
Provide input to program leadership on technical risks, performance, and improvement opportunities
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level developers

Active Secret Clearance
IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred)
Minimum 7+ years of experience in software development, including team leadership experience
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, or similar)
Experience leading development teams in Agile environments
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system integration
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Experience conducting code reviews and enforcing development standards
Experience working with relational databases and backend systems
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred: Experience supporting USTRANSCOM or DoD transportation/logistics systems
Preferred: Experience with cloud-based development (AWS GovCloud preferred)
Preferred: Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Preferred: Experience with microservices architectures
Preferred: Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security tools
Preferred: Experience with tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence

Software Development Lead

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