Application Development Lead

Redhorsecorp; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits programs

Performance-based compensation

Job summary

Redhorsecorp is seeking an experienced AWS Application Development Lead. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain a secure web-based tool used by non-technical users. This position is critical to enhancing government operations through technology-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate must have deep expertise in AWS, leadership skills, and experience with classified systems, ensuring all tools meet security and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• 5+ years programming experience.
• Experience with SecDevOps practices.
• 10+ years’ experience in the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of a web-based tool.
• Ensure compliance with Sponsor federal requirements.
• Implement secure software development techniques.
• Drive integration of APIs and databases.

Skills

AWS cloud services

AngularJS

Java

HTML

CSS

SQL

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cloud Computing or related field

Master's degree in any of the above fields

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse is transforming how the government utilizes data and technology. We are looking for an experienced Amazon Web Services (AWS) Application Development Lead, to join our team and take ownership of designing, building, and maintaining a web-based internal tool that will be used by non-technical end users. This crucial role will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in AWS cloud services and application development on classified Sponsor systems, who can guide the engineering team in delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions. You will lead a team, design and implement innovative solutions, and contribute to a forward-thinking environment. You will be responsible for leading the technical design and implementation of the tool, ensuring that development practices align with Sponsor requirements, security standards, and federal compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of the web-based tool using AWS cloud services on Sponsor's classified systems.
• Drive and implement application architecture to ensure reliability and compliance with Sponsor and federal requirements.
• Oversee coding standards, code reviews, and QA practices.
• Implement secure software development techniques, incorporating encryption, user authentication, and role-based access control.
• Drive the integration of APIs, databases, and other services to support functionality for non-technical users.
• Programmatically interface with third-party systems for asynchronous request and response exchange.
• Work closely with the IT PM and Sponsor stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Continuously improve system reliability, monitoring, and automation.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity
• 5+ years programming experience in programming languages and web application technologies and integration
• 6+ years in application design and development of classified IC systems
• 6+ years combined experience in Sponsor's AWS environment, cloud systems administration, cloud environment management, and compliance assessments.
• Experience with Agile requirements management and sprint planning
• Certified in AWS or equivalent cloud technology.
• Experience with TMOD Archer design and development
• Experience with SecDevOps such as CI/CD and testing suites
• Master's degree in any of the above fields
• Experience with Agile PM tools such as Jira or Confluence
• 10+ years’ experience working in the IC.
• Experience programming with AngularJS, JavaScript, JAVA, HTML, CSS
• Experience with relational databases and NoSQL data solutions, SQL, and other query languages
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, or similar solutions.

Compensation

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Equal Opportunity

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.