Development Lead (Remote)

Lensa; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Development Lead to coordinate development efforts and implement impactful features. This fully remote position requires strong leadership skills and extensive experience in software development, particularly with AWS integrations. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming government IT and improving citizen services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team of developers.
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Build and code application integrations utilizing REST/SOAP API.
• Collaborate in gathering and documenting user requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Agile Methodology

Software development lifecycle

AWS integrations

Systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Jira

GitHub

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Overview

GovCIO is currently seeking a Development Lead to collaborate and implement with cross-functional teams dedicated to delivering impactful features. This pivotal role will help coordinate development efforts across different departments to ensure timely and efficient feature rollouts. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS).

Responsibilities

• Builds and codes application integrations utilizing REST/SOAP API, BGS Webservices, etc., without the use of a GUI. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Lead a team of developers to ensure successful project delivery, providing guidance through coaching, mentorship, and fostering a culture of high performance.
• Promote and uphold strong development standards by establishing and encouraging best practices and productive habits within the team.
• Collaborate in gathering and documenting user requirements, developing user stories, creating estimates, and drafting detailed work plans.
• Support the Business Analyst team in preparing reports, manuals, operational procedures, and comprehensive documentation detailing project status, operation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Design and implement a new integration process to enhance the current eVA system by incorporating additional Virginia (VA) systems.
• Partner with existing application teams to understand the specific integration requirements for each system and work collaboratively to ensure successful end-to-end integration.
• Develop and maintain integrations with all required applications, working closely with respective system development teams.
• Create necessary database objects to support integration processes and system functionality.
• Assist in executing integration testing to validate system behavior and ensure seamless data flow across integrated systems.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyze system-level components, including input/output needs, data flow, hardware/software dependencies, and assess alternative solutions for technical challenges.
• Participate in code reviews and Sprint Reviews to ensure that all deliverables align with contract requirements and program specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills And Experience

• Analytical and investigation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Experience supervising a team of developers/engineers with proven leadership skills.
• Experience with Agile Methodology and Scrum Processes.
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Experience with both AWS and on-prem system integrations.
• Hosting AWS – SQS, Cloudwatch, Lambda, RDS, ECS, DMS, etc.
• Good experience with AWS networking (VPCs, Subnets, route tables, security groups).
• Experience with systems design and diagrams.
• Experience with IaC (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM templates).
• Experience with code versioning and project management tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Dimensions).
• Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment.
• Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with VA and/or other Federal Agencies.
• Understanding of the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) project management methodology.
• Understanding of existing API services in VA network, writing Oracle PL/SQL procedures/functions/triggers.
• Expertise in system integrations, preferably with knowledge of CorpDB and/or VBMS.
• Able to select software tools/applications that are TRM (Technical Reference Model) compliant for implementing new integrations.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers passionate about transforming government IT. We deliver innovative IT services and solutions that improve government operations and citizen services. We seek great people to help us achieve our mission and build a dynamic workforce. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.