Manager- Application and Automation Developer - Onsite, Washington, DC

BluePath Labs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePath Labs is seeking an experienced Manager-level Application and Automation Developer to lead technical delivery for a federal client. You will direct development of workflow applications, web tools, integrations, and approved AI capabilities, translating business needs into maintainable solutions.

You will mentor developers, review code, manage assignments, and coordinate releases, with emphasis on version control, testing, and support. U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of development experience with 3+ years in leading teams or technical delivery.
• Experience in application/workflow development, APIs, integrations, version control, testing, release docs, and operational support.
• Ability to translate business needs into maintainable, hands-on lead solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development for a federal client and direct technical delivery.
• Develop and maintain workflow apps, web tools, integrations, and AI capabilities.
• Translate business requirements into usable, maintainable solutions and provide reusable components.

Skills

Development leadership

API development

Workflow automation

Mentoring

Release coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Manager- Application and Automation Developer

Location: Onsite - Washington, DC

Clearance: No active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Salary: $105,000 - $142,500

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are seeking an experienced Application and Automation Developer at the Manager level to serve as a hands-on Development Lead for a federal client. This individual will direct technical delivery while developing and maintaining workflow applications, web tools, integrations, scripts, and approved artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The Development Lead will translate business requirements into maintainable solutions and provide reusable components and engineering support for portfolio tools.

The successful candidate will provide technical direction, review code, mentor developers, manage engineering assignments, and coordinate production releases and operational support. Responsibilities include overseeing version control, testing, release readiness, and documentation; coordinating incident resolution and configuration and change control; and managing operational handoffs with support staff, client IT, and other contractors.

U.S. citizenship is required. An active clearance is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a hands-on Development Lead and direct technical delivery for a federal client.
• Develop and maintain workflow applications, web tools, integrations, scripts, and approved artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
• Translate business requirements into usable, maintainable solutions.
• Provide reusable components and engineering support for portfolio tools.
• Provide technical direction, review code, and mentor developers.
• Manage engineering assignments and coordinate production releases and operational support.
• Oversee version control, testing, release readiness, and documentation.
• Coordinate incident resolution and configuration and change control.
• Manage operational handoffs with support staff, client IT, and other contractors.

Minimum Requirements:

• U. S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• 8 or more years of relevant development experience, including at least 3 years leading development teams or technical delivery
• Experience in application or workflow development, APIs, integrations, maintainable code, version control, testing, release documentation, and operational support
• Ability to translate business needs into usable solutions and serve as a hands-on Development Lead responsible for technical direction, code review, mentoring, engineering assignments, release readiness, incident-resolution coordination, configuration and change control, and operational handoffs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor's degree or permitted equivalent
• TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

https://www.bluepathlabs.com/

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.