GDS Lead Engineer - Full Stack Development

Who We Are: Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations. Who You Are: Versar is seeking a Lead Engineer - Full Stack Development within our Geospatial & Digital Solutions (GDS) Market Sector. We are a rapidly growing unit focused on integrating emerging technologies with our industry-leading geospatial capabilities. This position requires this talented candidate to lead a team of skilled engineers and support and implement the technical vision for our organization and customers. Your knowledge and experience will be crucial in shaping our software solutions. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality products, we’d love to have you on board. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience providing a combination of skills to work on both front-end and back-end engineering. They should have a strong understanding of programming languages and frameworks, as well as knowledge of databases, web security, and other technologies. This should include proficiency in front-end languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as back-end languages like Python, Ruby, PHP, Java, or .NET. They should also be familiar with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Have managed SQL databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, as well as NoSQL databases like MongoDB, understand web security basics like authentication and authorization, system logging and monitoring, and protection against code injection attacks. The candidate will also need to demonstrate the knowledge of deploying and maintaining web applications, as well as version control systems tools like Git. What You’ll Do: Technical Leadership: Define and execute the technical roadmap for our full stack development projects. Provide guidance on architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Mentor and lead a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code and efficient development processes. Geospatial Solutions: Leverage your expertise in geospatial technologies (such as Esri ArcGIS, CAD, Cesium, and other GIS tools) to enhance our location-based features. Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to integrate geospatial data into our applications. Maintain data integrity and interoperability through project and data workflows. Visualization: Incorporate geospatial data and 3D modeling data for visualization. Be able to work with multiple 3D visualization platforms and integrate existing software and capabilities into stack. Cloud Platforms: Drive the adoption of cloud services, particularly Microsoft Azure. Architect scalable and secure solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database). AI Integration: Explore opportunities to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into our applications. Stay informed about AI trends and identify use cases where AI can enhance user experiences. Modern Application Development: Lead the development of responsive, mobile-friendly web and mobile applications. Ensure adherence to modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and microservices. Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. At least 10 years of hands-on experience in full stack development. Proven track record of leading successful software development projects. Strong background in geospatial technologies, Azure, AWS, SQL, and AI. Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies (JavaScript, React, Node.js, .NET, etc.). Familiarity with geospatial libraries and APIs. Knowledge of Azure and AWS services and cloud architecture. Understanding of AI concepts and practical applications. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen Comply with company drug and alcohol policy. Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date. Technical Skills: The lead engineer will wear many hats, needing proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies. Here's a breakdown of the essential technical skills to include in a job description: Front-End: Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (including frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js) Responsiveness: Mobile-first design and development User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) principles: Ability to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces Version control: Git and GitHub proficiency Back-End: Languages: Python, Java, PHP, Ruby, Node.js (depending on the company's tech stack) Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc. APIs: RESTful API design and development Server-side scripting: Familiarity with frameworks like Django, Spring Boot, Express.js Security: Understanding of security best practices and common vulnerabilities Additional Skills: Testing: Unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing practices Deployment: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Problem-solving: Ability to identify and troubleshoot technical issues Communication: Effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences Learning agility: Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends Bonus Skills: DevOps principles: Understanding of infrastructure management and automation Data analysis: Ability to work with and interpret data Version control systems: Familiarity with GitLab, Mercurial, etc. UI/UX design tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD Location Requirements The position will primarily work remotely. Compensation Expected Salary: $135,000 – $170,000 Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO Commitment Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Do you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field? Do you have at least 10 years of hands-on experience in full stack development? Experience: in geospatial technologies, Azure, AWS, SQL, and AI.: 8 years (Required) Work Location: Remote