Senior Applications Developer

UIC Alaska•Arlington, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in software development with significant cloud application experience
Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages and development frameworks
Extensive experience with cloud platforms and advanced cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security)
Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native design patterns
Proven leadership experience mentoring technical teams and managing complex development projects
Advanced knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and service mesh technologies
Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing strategies
Expertise in application security, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks
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
Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility.
US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design and development of complex cloud-native applications and systems for DoD modernization initiatives
Drive technical decision-making for legacy application migration strategies and modernization approaches
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers on best practices and advanced techniques
Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using industry best practices
Lead code reviews and establish coding standards, development processes, and quality assurance procedures
Collaborate with system architects and technical leads to define overall system architecture and integration strategies
Implement advanced DevOps practices including infrastructure as code, automated deployment pipelines, and monitoring solutions
Design and develop complex microservices architectures with proper service mesh implementation
Lead performance optimization efforts for cloud applications including load testing and capacity planning
Coordinate with government stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure technical solutions meet mission needs
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance
Lead incident response efforts for production issues and implement preventive measures
Design and implement comprehensive security controls throughout the application development lifecycle
Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and architectural decision meetings
Manage technical debt and legacy system dependencies during migration projects
Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including security, operations, and quality assurance
Lead proof-of-concept development and technical feasibility studies
Ensure compliance with DOD Directive 8140 and applicable cybersecurity frameworks
Interface with the customer and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums
Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed
Resolve technical problems, allocate resources, and monitor development team performance to meet contract requirements
Provide daily technical leadership and guidance to development team members
Provide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to replacement
Provide information within 24 hours of an unplanned replacement
Perform other duties as assigned