Developer, Lead

Lever, Inc.; Fort Knox (KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Educational assistance

Job summary

PingWind, Inc. is seeking a Senior Lead Software Developer to drive design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise web applications. You will lead full-stack development with Java/Spring Boot and Node.js, Angular frontend, and cloud-native AWS solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, CI/CD, and agile collaboration with stakeholders in a federal-focused services environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• 8–10 years of software development experience.
• At least 3 years of agile development with Azure DevOps or Jira with Git repositories.
• Experience building and supporting Web and Cloud-based applications, preferably on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of enterprise web applications using Java/Spring Boot, Node.js, and Angular.
• Implement responsive UI with modern HTML5/CSS and Angular templates.
• Architect and maintain secure, scalable AWS cloud environments (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway).
• Design RESTful APIs and microservices for data flow across frontend, backend, and databases.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and drive CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and UI/UX designers in an Agile environment.

Skills

Agile development

Leadership

Cloud-native

Full-stack understanding

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java/Spring Boot

Node.js

Angular

AWS

Azure DevOps

Jira

Git

Job description

Location: Ft. Knox, KY, Full Time Remote
Required Clearance: Active Secret
Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ / IAT level II certification
Required Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related degree.
Required Experience: Must have 8-10 years of experience. Minimum of three (3) years of agile development with either Azure Dev Ops or Jira with Git repositories, building and supporting Web and Cloud based applications. Army HRC ASBS or companion systems experience is a plus.

Position Description

Ping Wind is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lead Software Developer to drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise web applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in full-stack development, with a strong emphasis on modern web technologies, microservices architecture, and cloud-native solutions on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Development: Lead the end-to-end design and development of robust, high-performance applications using Java/Spring Boot and Node.js for backend services, alongside Angular for the frontend.
• UI/UX Implementation: Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design, utilizing modern UI templates, HTML5, CSS, and Angular to ensure responsive and seamless user experiences.
• Cloud Architecture: Architect, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable cloud environments utilizing AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway).
• System Integration: Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring efficient data flow between the frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Guide technical teams, conduct rigorous code reviews, establish software development best practices, and drive continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) initiatives.
• Agile Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, product managers, and UI/UX designers in an Agile environment to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Cloud Computing: Proven hands-on experience developing and deploying applications in AWS environments.
• Frontend Technologies: Expansive experience with Angular, HTML5, CSS, and modern UI templates.
• Backend Technologies: Strong proficiency in Java with deep expertise in the Spring Boot framework for building enterprise-grade microservices.
• Server-Side JavaScript: Solid experience with Node.js for backend development, API integration, or tooling.
• Database: Experience designing and interacting with relational and non-relational databases.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD pipeline tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience writing SQL for a major database (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with API design and documentation (e.g., JSON, OpenAPI).
• Familiarity with source control tools like Git.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis and remediation.
• Strong experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Proficiency in front-end development with Angular, HTML5, and CSS.
• Experience with Node.js for backend services or build tooling.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, preferably in an AWS environment.
• Experience with Agile development processes (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• Experienced with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

About Pingwind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Salary Range

$103k-$143K

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer including (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.