Lead Application Developer

B&A•SUITLAND, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)–level Lead Application Developer to lead the design and development of new and modernized applications for the U.S. Census Bureau’s Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) effort. This role provides technical and management leadership on major application development assignments, applying coding and documentation best practices and adhering to USCB technical and security requirements and SDLC frameworks. The Lead Application Developer delivers cloud-native, microservices-based solutions using a DevSecOps methodology spanning front-end, back-end, and full-stack development. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation. May supervise others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major application development assignments (SME level)
Expert experience developing cloud-native applications using microservices, containerization, and serverless architectures
Strong front-end, back-end, and full-stack development skills across multiple languages and platforms
Demonstrated experience implementing DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices
Experience with version control, automated testing, and deployment automation (IaC)
Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility compliance and secure application design
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Cloud certification (AWS / Azure / Google)
Experience modernizing legacy applications to cloud-native architectures
Familiarity with AI/ML, business intelligence, or robotic process automation integration
Experience with scaled agile (SAFe) delivery in a federal environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical briefing to stakeholders

Responsibilities

Design and develop applications spanning purpose-built custom, COTS, GOTS, low-code/no-code, SaaS, and open-source solutions
Develop front-end, back-end, and full-stack components, including UI/UX, databases and data structures, microservices, and serverless architectures
Build cloud-native applications with containerization, CI/CD integration, and infrastructure-as-code deployment strategies
Incorporate application security (encryption, MFA, authentication, and authorization), error handling, logging, and 508 compliance into design
Manage and maintain version control, quality assurance, technical documentation, and deployment strategies
Apply a DevSecOps methodology and implement CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable, and secure releases
Perform and support testing necessary for application development, including unit and integration testing
Perform and support data migration and system integration activities
Lead, support, and participate in code reviews and audits
Incorporate functional and non-functional requirements into design and follow the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Document and formalize application design and development best practices for adoption across teams

Benefits

Three robust individual and family medical plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Two tiers of dental coverage
Vision insurance
Life & AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
Paid time off
B&A sponsored trainings and certifications
Pet insurance benefits
Commuter transit benefits
Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
401(k) plan with company matching contribution
B&A Cares program (wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars)
Formal mentorship program
Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
Brand Ambassador program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
Monthly teambuilding events
Annual Wellness Challenges (#StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A)