Lead Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph required)

Red AlphaAnnapolis Junction, MD
$180,000 - $225,000Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support a mission-critical program by designing and delivering secure, scalable software solutions. In this role, you will lead the development of a comprehensive AWS-based full-stack application designed to modernize and enhance the storage and management of encryption keys. You will leverage Java and Python for backend development, ReactJS for frontend development, and Kubernetes and Docker to build and deploy containerized applications. As a technical leader, you will provide guidance to engineering teams, collaborate closely with customer stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, and help advance secure data protection capabilities through the design and implementation of encryption key management solutions. This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with up to three days of telework per week, based on program and customer requirements. Because this position supports a mission critical application there may be a need for 24/7 support shared by the team, if this occurs you would receive pay differential.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Computer Science or related course of study, or equivalent year’s experience
  • 8+ years of Java development experience
  • 8+ years experience with modern development practices
  • Experience with REST APIs
  • Experience with Agile methodology
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity developing and supporting encryption libraries and key management capabilities to ensure secure data protection and system integrity.
  • Experience working with AWS, React Js, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Kubernetes
  • Ability to drive successful solution implementations by applying best practices across planning, technical documentation, testing, and defect resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of a comprehensive AWS-based full-stack application designed to modernize and enhance the storage and management of encryption keys.
  • Leverage Java and Python for backend development, ReactJS for frontend development, and Kubernetes and Docker to build and deploy containerized applications.
  • Provide guidance to engineering teams.
  • Collaborate closely with customer stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges.
  • Advance secure data protection capabilities through the design and implementation of encryption key management solutions.
  • Contribute to project planning activities.
  • Communicate project progress, risks, and milestones with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • health
  • life/disability
  • 401k
  • paid time off
  • professional development
  • bonus programs
  • up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested
  • up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off)
  • 11 paid floating holidays
  • 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • majority of the premiums for your family
  • free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym
  • $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships
  • up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise
  • fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party
  • team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more
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