Lead Software Engineer

Lawelawe Defense Inc • Fort Knox, KY

44d • Remote

About The Position

Lawelawe is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise web applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in full-stack development, with a strong emphasis on modern web technologies, microservices architecture, and cloud-native solutions on AWS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. with 0–2 years of relevant experience
• Possess an active CompTIA Security+ / IAT level II certification.
• Active Secret clearance
• Must be US Citizen
• Strong experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Proficiency in front-end development with Angular, HTML5, and CSS.
• Experience with Node.js for backend services or build tooling.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, preferably in an AWS environment.
• Experience with Agile development processes (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• Experienced with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing SQL for a major database (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with API design and documentation (e.g., JSON, OpenAPI).
• Familiarity with source control tools like Git.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of robust, high-performance applications using Java/Spring Boot and Node.js for backend services, alongside Angular for the frontend.
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design, utilizing modern UI templates, HTML5, CSS, and Angular to ensure responsive and seamless user experiences.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable cloud environments utilizing AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway).
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring efficient data flow between the frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Guide technical teams, conduct rigorous code reviews, establish software development best practices, and drive continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) initiatives.
• Work closely with stakeholders, product managers, and UI/UX designers in an Agile environment to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products
• Remote work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree