Lead Software Developer

AnaVation LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance

100% company paid dental insurance

401(k) plan with generous match

Tuition and training reimbursement

Flexible hybrid telework schedule

Job summary

AnaVation LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Lead Software Developer with an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader passionate about modernizing legacy enterprise applications in the Federal government space.

Key responsibilities include leading development efforts, resolving complex technical issues, and mentoring team members. The role requires 11+ years of experience designing and maintaining secure applications and offers competitive pay along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in designing and maintaining secure enterprise applications.
• Expert-level command of the English language with high-level communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign and modernization of legacy software applications.
• Resolve technical issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Mentor development team members for collective success.

Skills

Infrastructure optimization

Cloud-native development

Backend development

Frontend engineering

Database engineering

Security engineering

DevOps

Data engineering and analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Cybersecurity GRC tools

Job description

Description of Task to be Performed

AnaVation is seeking a Lead Software Developer with an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will be a technical and thought leader with a passion for modernizing legacy enterprise applications in the Federal government space. This is a full-time position located onsite with our customer in Washington DC.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide technical, thought, and people leadership in the redesign, development, maintenance, and modernization of a large, multi-tenant, legacy software application, including hands‑on development support as needed.
• Resolve particularly complex technical issues; provide innovative technical solutions to address environmental constraints and challenges.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to support activities throughout the entire SDLC.
• Ensure attainment of all SLAs/SLOs in accordance with the QASP.
• Mentor cross‑functional development team members to achieve collective success.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Information Systems, Engineering, or related.
• 11+ years designing, maintaining, and modernizing secure, scalable enterprise applications.

Clearance

• Minimum active Secret clearance; able to obtain and maintain Top Secret.

Other Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands‑on technical expertise: infrastructure optimization, scalability, experience with enterprise software architecture, cloud‑native development, backend development, frontend engineering, database engineering, security engineering, workflow and business‑logic engines, API and systems integration, data engineering and analytics, automation, and DevOps.
• Experience migrating legacy, multi‑tenant applications to the cloud while maintaining security posture, meeting strict uptime requirements, and significantly improving user experience (UX).
• Understanding of standards such as OSCAL.
• Expert‑level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations.
• Expert‑level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision.

Location

Washington, DC with the potential for a hybrid telework schedule upon client approval.

Preferred Qualifications

• High-level application development and cybersecurity certifications are strongly preferred.
• Specific experience with JCAM, eMASS, Xacta, Archer, or similar cybersecurity GRC tools.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents.
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• 100% company paid long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting.
• Competitive pay.
• Generous paid leave and holiday package.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Life and AD&AD insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.