Sr. Java Full Stack Developer Lead

Cynet Systems•Reston, VA

About The Position

This role involves leading a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applications. The position requires a strong understanding of software design, development, testing, and requirements management, with a focus on Java, the Spring framework, and database technologies. A significant aspect of the role is advanced backend development, particularly with AWS cloud migration experience. The lead will be responsible for technical design, coding, code reviews, testing, and ensuring compliance with dev/sec/ops practices. This role is crucial for delivering large-scale systems and mentoring junior developers.

Requirements

8+ years Software design and development, software test and evaluation, software requirements management.
Java developer with experience in Spring framework.
Experience with databases – database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, etc.).
Advanced Backend developer primarily with AWS cloud migration experience.
Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programming and integration frameworks and tools.
Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure).
Knowledge of database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, etc.).
Fundamental knowledge of software engineers' best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests.
Strong experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/ Continuous Testing/ Continuous Delivery processes and tools and have expertise in CI/CD tools and framework.
Experience with deploying a global application and configuration management.
Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise.
Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems.
Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, C, Python, etc.).
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applications.
Perform and lead the detailed technical design, coding, code review, and testing of new applications and enhancements of existing applications.
Serve as a subject matter expert for specified systems and their subsequent applications.
Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation.
Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures.
Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users.
Ensure compliance to the dev/sec/ops practices and policies.
Understand architectural practices and design.
Identify gaps in requirements and solve problems for the supporting staff.
Identify sequencing of services and technologies that are integrated in later phases of the project.
Lead the evaluation of risk and opportunity impacts to existing or proposed projects/programs and implement risk mitigation actions.
Develop ways to improve performance and increase system availability.
Provide recommendations to infuse new technology.
Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.
Support the Project Manager as the technical team lead on the project.
Estimate the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers.
Confer with clients to identify requirements and determine desired outcomes to formulate the design of the system or offer alternatives.
Assist in the estimation of development of application features.
Lead software design and development teams.
Identify, analyze, define, and coordinate user, customer, and stakeholder needs and translate them into technical requirements.
Manage technical resources (hardware, software, licenses, and services).
Plan and lead transformation initiatives to new software architectures.
Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team.
Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap/architecture discussions.
Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices.
Ensure code quality, deployment standards, and practices.
Mentor junior developers.