Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer)

eTelligent Group LLC • Bethesda, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer) to provide technical leadership across modernization and O&M for a federal application portfolio. You will lead developers, provide architecture guidance, oversee code quality, and serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Strong lead development experience in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction, enforce coding standards, and ensure delivery quality.
• Experience with Agile delivery and tooling (e.g., Jira-like tools) and leading Scrum activities.
• US Citizen (MUST)
• Ability to meet federal suitability and security requirements as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Modern Java stack and frameworks, containerization, and CI/CD experience (e.g., Java 11/17+, Spring, Docker/Kubernetes, Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps).
• Experience with emerging AI capabilities (LLM integration, RAG pipelines, agentic orchestration frameworks).
• Cloud platform certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) and/or AI/ML certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a development team (including assigning/prioritizing work, establishing standards, and conducting code reviews).
• Provide architectural guidance and ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and security expectations.
• Drive modernization and sustainment of mission applications; support continuous integration and release readiness.
• Collaborate closely with Project Management and stakeholders to align technical priorities with mission needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and development issues; mentor developers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed