Lead Application Developer

Analytica; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-paid health care

Training and development funds

401k match

Opportunities for bonuses

Job summary

Analytica is looking for a Senior Developer / Task Lead to oversee the development of enterprise applications for federal government programs in Bethesda, Maryland. The ideal candidate will lead Agile teams and ensure compliance with federal standards while mentoring junior developers.

Applicants should have over 7 years of experience in software development, particularly within enterprise environments, and strong skills in C#, SQL Server, and web technologies. Benefits include competitive compensation and employer-sponsored health care.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Developer in enterprise environments.
• Experience as a Technical Lead on federal IT programs.
• Experience with mission-critical systems in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Lead the design and development of enterprise application releases.
• Manage daily development activities for timely delivery of systems.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

.NET Framework

SQL Server

HTML

XML

JavaScript

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Job description

Analytica is seeking a Senior Developer / Task Lead to support a mission‑critical, high‑visibility federal government program. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of enterprise applications while ensuring alignment with federal compliance, performance, and security standards. This role combines hands‑on development with leadership responsibilities across the full software development lifecycle.

Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest‑growing 250 businesses in the US for 3 years. We work with U.S. government clients in health, civilian, and national security missions to build better technology products that impact our day‑to‑day lives. The company offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer‑paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Participate as a key member of an Agile team, contributing to the full software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment.

Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise application releases.

Manage and coordinate daily development activities to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of mission‑critical systems.

Oversee Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities, including defect resolution, enhancements, system updates, and performance improvements.

Lead release planning, execution, and deployment activities across UAT and production environments.

Ensure applications meet IRS testing procedures and performance validation requirements.

Serve as the primary technical liaison to Government Program Managers, stakeholders, and executive leadership.

Ensure solutions adhere to federal compliance, security, and architectural standards.

Provide technical oversight and mentor junior developers, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps.

Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, automation, and system scalability.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

7+ years of experience as a Software Developer in enterprise environments.

Demonstrated experience serving as a Technical Lead or Task Lead on federal IT programs.

Experience supporting mission‑critical systems in production environments.

Strong proficiency in:

• C#, ASP.NET, .NET Framework
• SQL Server (T‑SQL, database design, administration)
• Web technologies (HTML, XML, JavaScript)

Experience working within Agile development environments and modern SDLC practices.

Strong understanding of release management, testing, and deployment processes.

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Experience ensuring compliance with federal testing and performance standards (e.g., IRS guidelines).

Ability to obtain and maintain a High‑Risk Background Investigation (Public Trust or higher).

Must be a US Citizen.

Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.