Senior Developer

Inadev • Reston, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Developer leads the design, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of scalable web applications and enterprise solutions. The role provides technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, architects modern cloud-based applications, mentors development teams, and advances engineering practices using Python, React.js, Java/Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases, AWS services, and AI-assisted development tools. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on development experience, strong architectural expertise, and a record of leading technical teams and delivering complex client solutions.

The position requires a hybrid schedule, with 1–2 days in Reston, Virginia, and work at client locations in the Washington, D.C. area as required. The employee must be a U.S. citizen, pass a seven-year background check, and obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance. The role is with Inadev Corporation, an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on backend development experience using Python.
• 5+ years of hands-on frontend development experience using React.js.
• Extensive experience developing enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
• Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Strong experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB.
• Extensive experience using AWS services including S3, EC2, Lambda, SQS, and RDS.
• Experience leading development efforts within Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience using JIRA and Agile project management processes.
• Proven ability to lead software engineering teams and deliver complex technical solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming, software architecture, design patterns, database design, data modeling, and distributed systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Proven experience translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures and solutions.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for code generation, review, validation, optimization, and software delivery acceleration.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule (1–2 days) in Reston, VA, and at client locations in the Washington, D.C. area as required.
• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check and obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and self-start.
• Must be adaptable and flexible as priorities shift.
• Enthusiasm and passion for learning and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to collaborate, receive feedback, and respond to client requests.
• Bachelor’s degree requirement is specified; no additional physical demands are described beyond reasonable accommodations being available for essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Python certification(s).
• AWS certification(s).
• Java certification(s).
• Experience leading cloud-native application modernization initiatives.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps best practices.
• Experience in a client-facing consulting environment leading technical delivery teams.
• Experience mentoring and developing software engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Python-based enterprise solutions that meet client requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Architect, build, and maintain scalable web applications, APIs, and cloud-native solutions.
• Lead quality development practices, including test-driven development, code reviews, and application security standards.
• Drive the adoption of Agile and DevSecOps best practices across development teams.
• Oversee code reviews and establish coding standards to improve code quality, scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Lead technical analysis, solution design sessions, user story creation, estimation, and implementation planning.
• Guide Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, and development standards.
• Design and implement solutions using object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, microservices architectures, database design, data modeling, and modern web technologies.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Lead the development and delivery of cloud-based applications and services using AWS technologies.
• Drive troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex application, integration, infrastructure, and performance issues.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers through coaching, technical guidance, and career development support.
• Use AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, to improve development productivity, code quality, solution delivery, and engineering efficiency.
• Lead application modernization efforts and recommend improvements to architecture, tooling, and development processes.
• Develop project estimates and support project planning, delivery forecasting, and resource allocation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior