Technical Lead

Overview: Credence is seeking a Technical Lead with strong hands-on development skills and expertise in software frameworks and standards-based technology stacks. This role involves leading technical efforts, actively coding, and ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality software with a strong emphasis on secure coding practices, test automation, and micro-services architecture. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below: Hands-on Development: Actively write, review, and optimize code to ensure performance and maintainability. Technical Leadership: Lead by example, setting coding standards and driving best practices within the team. Test Automation: Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure high software quality and streamline the testing process. Software Factory: Oversee and contribute to the development process in a Software Factory environment, ensuring streamlined workflows and integration across teams. Architecture and Design: Collaborate on designing scalable and robust software solutions that align with business needs. Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews, providing feedback to maintain high code quality. Problem Solving: Address technical challenges promptly, implementing effective, scalable, and secure solutions. Mentorship: Guide and support junior developers, fostering their technical growth, with a focus on secure coding techniques. Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to optimize development processes, adopting new tools, methodologies, secure coding, and test automation practices to enhance productivity and quality. Education, Requirements and Qualifications: Technical Stacks: Frontend & Backend Development: Expertise in modern frontend frameworks (React.js, Angular) and backend technologies (Node.js, Java, .NET Core, Python) for building scalable and secure applications. Infrastructure & Tools: Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, containerization), database management (SQL, NoSQL), test automation, and version control systems. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Experience: 7+ years of software development experience, including experience in a Software Factory environment US Citizen Technical Skills: Adept in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, node.js, react.js). Experience with modern development tools, frameworks, and Software Factory practices. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, secure coding best practices, and test automation. Experience with AWS cloud and cloud-native development. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL). Experience with CloudOne, PlatformOne, ECMA is a plus. Experience working with Army, USAF software factories are a plus. Experience working with Technical Challenges, Hackathon is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect. SAFe Agile Certification Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Work Location: McLean VA #LI-Hybrid Join us, and together, we can build the future of software development powered by AI/ML, Data Fusion, Analytics, and Cloud technologies! #veteranemployment #militaryspouse #milspouse #hireavet #militaryveteran #militaryfriendly #transitioningmilitary #veterans #militarytransition #militaryfamilies #msep #militarytocivilian #military #federalcontractingjobs #defensecontracting #defenseindustryjob #LI-Hybrid