Lead Software Engineer

Anavationllc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k with generous match

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition and training reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership for a cloud-based information system in a government setting. You will guide a high-performing team and interface with government personnel to ensure delivery excellence.

The role requires deep cloud, networking, and security expertise, plus an existing Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI with a polygraph. On-site Huntsville work with eventual remote engagement is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years of software/system development in production.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) for secure deployments.
• Experience across cloud/hybrid architectures and network virtualization.
• Experience with Golang, PostgreSQL, Python, Node.js, Rust, or JavaScript.
• Experience with scripting and evaluating code via reviews and test plans.
• Experience designing APIs using REST/gRPC and modern protocols.
• Ability to collaborate on system design and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in planning, design, implementation, and management of a cloud-based information system.
• Interface with government personnel and stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence.
• Guide a high-performing technical team and ensure system health and maintenance.
• Collaborate on system design, requirements analysis, and code/test plan reviews.

Skills

Golang

PostgreSQL

Python

Node.js

JavaScript

Rust

REST APIs

Scripting

Code reviews

Cloud security

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Twilio API

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed

AnaVation is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership in the planning, investigation, design,implementation, and management of a cloud-based information system, and provide guidance and oversight for our highperforming technical team. The ideal candidate will be a multidisciplinary engineer with a software engineeringbackground and a creative “figure it out” personality to help advance the state-of-the-art and ensure high availability ofour mission critical system. The position requires understanding of cloud technologies, networking, and security in agovernment setting. Candidate will interface daily with key government personnel and stakeholders at all levels, ensuretaskings are completed, and ensure overall delivery excellence.

This position will eventually be on site with our customer in Huntsville, Alabama. The selected candidate willwork remotely until space is ready. Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance toHuntsville should describe how they would satisfy this requirement.

This position requires an existing Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI accesses with a polygraph.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field, plus 7 years of relevant experience with software and/or systemdevelopment in high demand production environment.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to support consistent, repeatable, and secure deployment of mission-critical systems
• Experience supporting and maintaining application codebases deployed across hybrid architectures (cloud and on-prem), with familiarity in network virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud solutions in federal environments
• Experience with Golang, Post Gres, Python, NodeJS, Rust, and/or Java Script.
• Experience with basic scripting
• Experience conducting code reviews (G, Kotlin, Java) and test plan reviews
• Experience designing, implementing, and integrating APIs using modern communication protocols (e.g., REST, gRPC)
• Experience troubleshooting issues and working with team to resolve
• Ability to collaborate in system design, requirements analysis, and work product review to ensure sound technical solutions
• Ability to create plans to ensure that necessary maintenance to support system health is performed regularly.
• Ability to perform system level design and configuration of products including determination of cloud computer unit, operating system, and other platform specs
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate successfully onsite with our customer and team in a fast pasted operational environment
• An existing Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI accesses with a polygraph

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of VoIP architectures, signaling protocols, and configuration of provider services (e.g., Vonage)
• Proficiency with Twilio APIs and associated documentation
• Experience in an agile environment
• Familiarity with government ATO process

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
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

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.