LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER:
HERNDON, VIRGINIA (HYBRID) – UP TO $180,000 PER YEAR – AEROSPACE, AVIATION & DEFENSE ORGANIZATIONPERMANENT POSITION – URGENT HIREAbout the Organization This aerospace, aviation, and defense organization develops software for mission-critical systems, modernization programs, and next-generation technology solutions.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead software product delivery and modernization initiatives. You will provide technical leadership and guide products through the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead software engineering teams, mentor junior engineers, and maintain engineering standards for quality, security, performance, and reliability.
Own software products from requirements and architecture through development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
Develop scalable applications, solve complex technical issues, and use Agile and AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with at least 9 years of relevant experience, or graduate degree with at least 7 years of related experience .In lieu of a degree, 13 years of relevant experience may be considered.
Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
Strong technical leadership, product ownership, software architecture, and system design experience.
Experience across the full software development lifecycle and in Agile environments.
Preferred Technical Skills 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong Java and C++ development experience.
Strong experience with Java Spring Boot and REST APIs .Multi-threaded application development, database design, and Linux development environments.
CI/CD development and maintenance, including Jenkins .Containerized development and deployment; Docker and Kubernetes administration.
Kubernetes, cloud/hybrid-cloud deployments, AWS GovCloud, or cloud-native development.
DevSecOps, automated testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
Cybersecurity-aware development and distributed, enterprise-scale applications.
Experience in DoD, SATCOM, networking, gateway, or telecommunications environments is highly preferred.
Benefits:- May Include
- Health and disability insurance 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential relocation assistance for an ideal candidate
Important:
This role requires an active Secret clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available. Resource Hub Consulting partners with enterprise organizations to fill high-priority roles across multiple industries.
Employment Type: Full TimeYears Experience: 10 - 15 years
Salary: $170,000 - $180,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: Yes
