Lead Software Engineer
Summary
Lead Software Engineer at a defense/aerospace company in Herndon, VA: provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and owns software products through the full lifecycle using AI-assisted development tools. Core stack includes Java, C++, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Jenkins, Docker/Kubernetes, and AWS GovCloud; active Secret clearance required.
Lead, Software Enginee_Herndon, VA_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire
Position Title: Lead, Software Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Herndon, VA
Base Salary: $117,000 to $218,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Information Technology - Other IT
Active Secret clearance
Job Description:
*EMSS is seeking experienced software engineers to support multiple software product deliveries, system modernization efforts, and future growth initiatives.
*The candidate will provide technical leadership, take ownership of software products, and drive development across the full software lifecycle from requirements through deployment and sustainment.
Key Responsibilities:
*Provide technical leadership across the team, mentor junior engineers, and leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software design, implementation, testing, debugging, and delivery while maintaining high-quality engineering standards.
*Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset.
*Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
*Strong software architecture and system design skills.
*Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret clearance.
Preferred Skillsets:
*10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
*Strong Java, C++, Java Spring Boot, REST API development experience.
*Multi-threaded application development.
*Database design and integration experience.
*Linux development environment experience.
*CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance, including Jenkins.
*Containerized software development and deployment.
*Kubernetes and Cloud and hybrid-cloud deployment experience.
*Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
*DoD, SATCOM, networking, gateway, or telecommunications experience.
*Docker and Kubernetes administration.
*AWS GovCloud or cloud-native application experience.
*DevSecOps and automated testing frameworks.
*Cybersecurity-aware software development.
*Experience with distributed systems and enterprise-scale applications.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $117,000 - $218,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Our company also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Compensation
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Candidate Details
7+ to 10 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally