Senior Software Lead – Mission-Critical Java Team Leader

ZP Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental,

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Software Developer Lead to head a small, high-performing team focused on Mission Management and Mission Planning. You will design, develop, test, and deliver Java-based software enabling stakeholders to advance national security space missions.

The role provides hands-on technical leadership across the full SDLC and offers influence on system architecture, team performance, and mission outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience applying foundational CS principles, OO design and software patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Java, C++, and/or Python in full-stack environments.
• Proven experience leading software development teams or projects across the SDLC.
• Active TS/SCI with SCI eligibility and ability to complete CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of software development activities including design, coding and testing.
• Translate system-level requirements into traceable software artifacts.
• Partner with system engineering, product management and mission stakeholders to meet requirements.
• Perform and lead code reviews to ensure standards, security, and quality.
• Identify software risks and guide mitigation across the lifecycle.
• Oversee test execution, defect resolution and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure alignment with program plans and industry best practices.
• Track team performance and integrate supplier contributions.

Skills

Computer Science fundamentals

Object-oriented design

Software patterns

Java/C++/Python

Team leadership

TS/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics/Data Science

Tools

React

OpenLayers

Spring Framework

Hibernate

RESTful APIs/OpenAPI

Jenkins

GitLab CI

JMS

WebLogic

Maven

Gradle

Git

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Software Developer Lead to head a small, high-performing team focused on Mission Management and Mission Planning. You will design, develop, test, and deliver Java-based software enabling stakeholders to advance national security space missions.

The role provides hands-on technical leadership across the full SDLC and offers influence on system architecture, team performance, and mission outcomes.