Lead Software Engineer
Lead, Software Enginee_Herndon, VA_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct HirePosition Title: Lead, Software EngineerJob Type: Full-TimeLocation: Herndon, VABase Salary: $117,000 to $218,000 + Best-in-class benefitsIndustry: Aerospace / Aviation / DefenseJob Category: Information Technology - Other ITActive Secret clearanceJob 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.PreferredSkillsets:*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.CompensationFull-timeBenefits - FullRelocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidateCandidate Details7+ to 10 years experienceSeniority Level - Mid-SeniorMinimum Education - Bachelor's DegreeWillingness to Travel - Occasionally