Overview:
SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER (NAUT):
Bowhead seeks a Senior Application Developer to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. This position serves as a technical leader in the modernization of legacy DoD systems, providing advanced expertise in cloud-native development, architecture design, and team leadership.
This position is located near a metro station and a travel stipend may be provided if necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the architectural design and development of complex cloud-native applications and systems for DoD modernization initiatives
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Drive technical decision-making for legacy application migration strategies and modernization approaches
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers on best practices and advanced techniques
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Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using industry best practices
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Lead code reviews and establish coding standards, development processes, and quality assurance procedures
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Collaborate with system architects and technical leads to define overall system architecture and integration strategies
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Implement advanced DevOps practices including infrastructure as code, automated deployment pipelines, and monitoring solutions
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Design and develop complex microservices architectures with proper service mesh implementation
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Lead performance optimization efforts for cloud applications including load testing and capacity planning
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Coordinate with government stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure technical solutions meet mission needs
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Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance
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Lead incident response efforts for production issues and implement preventive measures
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Design and implement comprehensive security controls throughout the application development lifecycle
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Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and architectural decision meetings
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Manage technical debt and legacy system dependencies during migration projects
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Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures
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Coordinate with cross-functional teams including security, operations, and quality assurance
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Lead proof-of-concept development and technical feasibility studies
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Ensure compliance with DOD Directive 8140 and applicable cybersecurity frameworks
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Interface with the customer and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums
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Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed
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Resolve technical problems, allocate resources, and monitor development team performance to meet contract requirements
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Provide daily technical leadership and guidance to development team members
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Provide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to replacement
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Provide information within 24 hours of an unplanned replacement
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Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or related technical field from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; Master's degree preferred. Ten (10) years of progressive experience in software development with significant cloud application experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
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Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in software development with significant cloud application experience
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Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages and development frameworks (C++ / Java)
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Extensive experience with cloud platforms and advanced cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security)
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Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native design patterns
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Proven leadership experience mentoring technical teams and managing complex development projects
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Advanced knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and service mesh technologies
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Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
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Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing strategies
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Expertise in application security, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks
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Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to various audiences
Required: IAT Level III certification (one of the following): CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCIH, GCFA, or CSSLP
Desired: Multiple cloud platform certifications at professional level (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes CKA/CKAD, Docker Certified Associate, specialized security certifications
Physical Demands:
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Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
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Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
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Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
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