Job description

SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER (NAUT): Bowhead seeks a Senior Application Developer to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. This position serves as a technical leader in the modernization of legacy DoD systems, providing advanced expertise in cloud-native development, architecture design, and team leadership. Responsibilities • Lead the architectural design and development of complex cloud-native applications and systems for DoD modernization initiatives • Drive technical decision-making for legacy application migration strategies and modernization approaches • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers on best practices and advanced techniques • Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using industry best practices • Lead code reviews and establish coding standards, development processes, and quality assurance procedures • Collaborate with system architects and technical leads to define overall system architecture and integration strategies • Implement advanced DevOps practices including infrastructure as code, automated deployment pipelines, and monitoring solutions • Design and develop complex microservices architectures with proper service mesh implementation • Lead performance optimization efforts for cloud applications including load testing and capacity planning • Coordinate with government stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure technical solutions meet mission needs • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance • Lead incident response efforts for production issues and implement preventive measures • Design and implement comprehensive security controls throughout the application development lifecycle • Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and architectural decision meetings • Manage technical debt and legacy system dependencies during migration projects • Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including security, operations, and quality assurance • Lead proof-of-concept development and technical feasibility studies • Ensure compliance with DOD Directive 8140 and applicable cybersecurity frameworks • Interface with the customer and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums • Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed • Resolve technical problems, allocate resources, and monitor development team performance to meet contract requirements • Provide daily technical leadership and guidance to development team members • Provide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to replacement • Provide information within 24 hours of an unplanned replacement • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or related technical field from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; Master's degree preferred. Ten (10) years of progressive experience in software development with significant cloud application experience may be substituted in lieu of degree • Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in software development with significant cloud application experience • Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages and development frameworks • Extensive experience with cloud platforms and advanced cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security) • Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native design patterns • Proven leadership experience mentoring technical teams and managing complex development projects • Advanced knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and service mesh technologies • Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) • Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing strategies • Expertise in application security, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks • Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to various audiences CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Required: IAT Level III certification (one of the following): CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCIH, GCFA, or CSSLP Desired: Multiple cloud platform certifications at professional level (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes CKA/CKAD, Docker Certified Associate, specialized security certifications Physical Demands: • Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion. • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time. • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

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