Lead Software Engineer

Sev1Tech is looking for a Lead Software Engineer for the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Ordnance Information System (OIS) modernization effort to provide overarching technical expertise on a mission-critical program whose purpose is to develop, modernize, and enhance services for the NAVSUP OIS application.

In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to architect, design, build, deliver, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems. You will exercise your judgment in determining and recommending the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines, and other resource constraints. You will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle of a mission critical product including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing. The right candidate will lead an Agile Scrum development team and work with our program’s developers, engineers, operations, and integration teams to support a complex program using Scaled Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.

This position is remote but visits to customer site (Mechanicsburg, PA) will be required. Currently, customer site visits for Program Increment Planning occur twice per year, one week each.

Primary Responsibilities:

As Lead Software Engineer, you will:

• Lead an Agile/Scrum development team in all aspects of the software development lifecycle of a mission critical product including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing, and debugging and maintenance. 
• Translate customer needs into user stories and deliver working capabilities at the conclusion of each sprint.
• Ensure software developed passes and completes stages within the CI pipeline.
• Write automated test such as: unit, integration, functional, 508, performance, and end-to-end
• Develop in environments that utilize CI/CD tools for build, test, secure and deploy
• Develop in a Docker and Docker Compose environment
• Interface with software developers, analysts, and other project team members using Agile SCRUM methodology and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to deliver features that enhance system capabilities and facilitate the customer’s mission.
• Mentor other software developers on the team to enhance their skills.
• Participate and/or lead sprint demonstrations and facilitate implementation of agreed upon ideas identified at retrospectives.
• Work with others on product teams to develop solutions to hard problems that are impeding progress.
• Effectively communicate technical challenges, options considered, and the recommended solution to program technical leads. 

• Must be able to obtain DOD Secret level clearance
• Certification Requirement: Directive 8570.1/8140 - Security+ certification required
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing in a microservices architecture
• Experience developing in a containerized environment
• Experience writing automated tests such as: unit, integration, functional, 508, performance, and end-to-end.
• Experience developing in environments that utilize CI/CD tools for build, test, secure and deploy
• Experience with IT networks and technologies; preferably Spring Boot, Linux, Java, Java Servlet, JUnit, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Axios, Maven, Vue.JS, Ionic
• Experience with an agile lifecycle management tool (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Gitlab Ultimate)
• Proficiency with common SAFE and Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and better development practices
• Experience with API Design and Management
• Experience developing Web Services (SOAP, REST)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly preferred: DOD Secret level clearance
• Experience as a software developer supporting logsitics IT systems
• Familiarity with and prior use of test automation, e.g., Selenium, Citrus
• Knowledge of AWS Relational Database Services
• Experience with DevSecOps frameworks
• Experience with Helm Charts
• Experience as a developer within the AWS environment is a plus
• Direct experience in providing customer support.
• Experience with Message-Oriented Middleware (MOM)
• Experience with Performance Optimization and Scalability
• Experience with policies and procedures to escalate customer issues.
• Experience with analytical and documentation requirements.

Founded in 2010, Sev1Tech provides IT, engineering, and program management solutions delivery. Sev1Tech focuses on providing program and IT support services to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients. Our Mission is to Build better companies.  Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country.

Join the Sev1Tech family where you can achieve great accomplishments while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression.  Please apply directly through the website at: https://careers-sev1tech.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=-625979001   #joinSev1tech

For any additional questions or to submit any referrals, please contact: marcus.taylor@sev1tech.com

Sev1Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.