{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5cd768a86f5e4432e9cc76d9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5cd768a86f5e4432e9cc76d9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5cd768a86f5e4432e9cc76d9","title":"Full Stack Developer Technical Lead","description":"Position Summary\n\nThe Technical Lead/Senior Full-Stack Software Developer directs the technical design and implementation of DAFOS modernization while contributing production code. The role translates Government-prioritized requirements into maintainable software, coordinates architecture and integration decisions, and mentors the development team. It works with testing, DevSecOps, and database personnel to deliver secure releases in the Government’s Cloud One AWS environments. This position is contingent based on award, with an anticipated salary range of $130,000-$135,000 based on candidate qualifications and final contract requirements.\n\nWork Environment\nWork Location: Gunter Annex, AL. On-site\nSecurity Clearance: Active Secret\nSalary: $130K-$135K\nCompensation\n\nKarthik Consulting is committed to providing competitive compensation based on the responsibilities of the role, required qualifications, security clearance level, relevant experience, certifications, customer requirements, geographic location, and overall business needs. The salary range listed for this position represents a good-faith estimate of the current compensation range for this role.\n\nAt Karthik Consulting, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. Final compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each candidate’s experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, contract requirements, and overall alignment with the role.\n\nEmployees may be eligible for company benefits and additional compensation programs, subject to company policy, contract requirements, and individual eligibility.\n\nProgram Scope and Description\n\nThe Global Force Management Data Initiative supports the Department of the Air Force Organizational Server (DAFOS). DAFOS validates authoritative Air Force data and publishes standardized unit, billet, crew, platform, vehicle, and command relationship information for Joint Staff war and contingency planning across past, present, and future timeframes.\n\nThe effort modernizes and sustains DAFOS in Air Force Cloud One AWS. Services include full-stack software development, testing, DevSecOps, cloud administration, database engineering, Agile facilitation, and approved automation. Optional capabilities augment technical documentation and Agile program support when activated by the Government.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nArchitecture and Technical Direction\n\nLead scalable, reliable architecture using nonproprietary code and open standards; document technical decisions and integration dependencies.\nMaintain the Software Development Modernization Plan, including branching, peer reviews, build practices, and CI/CD integration under CDRL A006.\nAssess technical debt, propose remediation options, and implement changes in the order approved by the Government Product Owner.\n\nFull Stack Implementation\n\nDesign and implement Java, Spring, and Spring Boot services and Angular/TypeScript interfaces, using the applicable program stack and coding standards.\nIntegrate application services, Oracle data access, authentication, and authoritative data interfaces while preserving validation and force structure data integrity.\nDevelop accessible user interfaces and coordinate automated and manual verification against WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.\n\nCode Quality and Secure Delivery\n\nWrite and review code in the Government-owned Git repository; maintain traceability from user stories to code, tests, and documentation.\nLead remediation of security and quality findings before work is completed, including new Blocker, Critical, and High findings; support the stricter release scanning standards in the PWS.\nGuide unit testing toward the minimum 90 percent automated coverage of new code, SonarQube quality grade A, and required inline method documentation.\n\nTeam Integration and Release Support\n\nCoordinate technical dependencies across parallel development streams, automated testing, database migrations, infrastructure configuration, and production deployment.\nContribute release documentation, installation and migration plans, STIG evidence, and post-production troubleshooting until releases reach a stable state.\nPrototype Government-approved AI, automation, and other emerging technologies; mentor engineers and measure improvements in delivery, technical debt, or user experience.\nQualifications\nEducation\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant software engineering and technical leadership experience may be considered.\n\nProfessional Certifications\nPreferred: Relevant Java, AWS architecture, secure software development, or Agile certification.\nAny role-specific access qualification must be satisfied before exercising the associated Government-approved privileges.\nMinimum Qualifications\nCurrent, fully adjudicated Secret clearance before contract performance; maintain clearance throughout assignment. Interim clearances are not accepted.\nAbility to obtain and maintain required SIPRNet and role-appropriate privileged access. Work requiring SIPRNet access must be performed at an authorized Government facility.\nDemonstrated senior-level full-stack development experience and technical leadership of an integrated software team.\nHands-on proficiency with Java, Spring or Spring Boot, web services, and a modern front-end framework such as Angular with TypeScript.\nExperience with relational database integration, Git workflows, peer reviews, automated tests, and CI/CD delivery.\nAbility to make and explain architecture decisions, resolve difficult defects, and mentor developers.\nExperience applying secure coding, accessibility, configuration management, and software quality practices.\nPerform technical work exclusively in Government-furnished environments and use only Government-approved communication systems; protect classified and controlled information.\nAbility to support the agreed work schedule, Government-directed core hours, occasional support outside normal hours, and approved travel as mission needs require.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Cloud One AWS, Oracle, Keycloak, AWS SDK, Docker, GitLab, Jenkins, JUnit, and Jest.\nExperience with BES software delivery, National Security Systems, RMF evidence, and classified release support.\nExperience modernizing authoritative data exchange, temporal data, or military force structure applications.\nJob Category: Developer\nJob Type: Full Time\nJob Location: Gunter Annex AL\nEducation: Bachelor's Degree\nClearance: Secret (required)\nCertification: CSM","company":"Karthik Consulting","rawCompany":"karthik consulting","city":"Alabaster","state":"AL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-09T10:09:29.231Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Full Stack Developer Technical Lead","description":"Position Summary\n\nThe Technical Lead/Senior Full-Stack Software Developer directs the technical design and implementation of DAFOS modernization while contributing production code. The role translates Government-prioritized requirements into maintainable software, coordinates architecture and integration decisions, and mentors the development team. It works with testing, DevSecOps, and database personnel to deliver secure releases in the Government’s Cloud One AWS environments. This position is contingent based on award, with an anticipated salary range of $130,000-$135,000 based on candidate qualifications and final contract requirements.\n\nWork Environment\nWork Location: Gunter Annex, AL. On-site\nSecurity Clearance: Active Secret\nSalary: $130K-$135K\nCompensation\n\nKarthik Consulting is committed to providing competitive compensation based on the responsibilities of the role, required qualifications, security clearance level, relevant experience, certifications, customer requirements, geographic location, and overall business needs. The salary range listed for this position represents a good-faith estimate of the current compensation range for this role.\n\nAt Karthik Consulting, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. Final compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each candidate’s experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, contract requirements, and overall alignment with the role.\n\nEmployees may be eligible for company benefits and additional compensation programs, subject to company policy, contract requirements, and individual eligibility.\n\nProgram Scope and Description\n\nThe Global Force Management Data Initiative supports the Department of the Air Force Organizational Server (DAFOS). DAFOS validates authoritative Air Force data and publishes standardized unit, billet, crew, platform, vehicle, and command relationship information for Joint Staff war and contingency planning across past, present, and future timeframes.\n\nThe effort modernizes and sustains DAFOS in Air Force Cloud One AWS. Services include full-stack software development, testing, DevSecOps, cloud administration, database engineering, Agile facilitation, and approved automation. Optional capabilities augment technical documentation and Agile program support when activated by the Government.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nArchitecture and Technical Direction\n\nLead scalable, reliable architecture using nonproprietary code and open standards; document technical decisions and integration dependencies.\nMaintain the Software Development Modernization Plan, including branching, peer reviews, build practices, and CI/CD integration under CDRL A006.\nAssess technical debt, propose remediation options, and implement changes in the order approved by the Government Product Owner.\n\nFull Stack Implementation\n\nDesign and implement Java, Spring, and Spring Boot services and Angular/TypeScript interfaces, using the applicable program stack and coding standards.\nIntegrate application services, Oracle data access, authentication, and authoritative data interfaces while preserving validation and force structure data integrity.\nDevelop accessible user interfaces and coordinate automated and manual verification against WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.\n\nCode Quality and Secure Delivery\n\nWrite and review code in the Government-owned Git repository; maintain traceability from user stories to code, tests, and documentation.\nLead remediation of security and quality findings before work is completed, including new Blocker, Critical, and High findings; support the stricter release scanning standards in the PWS.\nGuide unit testing toward the minimum 90 percent automated coverage of new code, SonarQube quality grade A, and required inline method documentation.\n\nTeam Integration and Release Support\n\nCoordinate technical dependencies across parallel development streams, automated testing, database migrations, infrastructure configuration, and production deployment.\nContribute release documentation, installation and migration plans, STIG evidence, and post-production troubleshooting until releases reach a stable state.\nPrototype Government-approved AI, automation, and other emerging technologies; mentor engineers and measure improvements in delivery, technical debt, or user experience.\nQualifications\nEducation\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant software engineering and technical leadership experience may be considered.\n\nProfessional Certifications\nPreferred: Relevant Java, AWS architecture, secure software development, or Agile certification.\nAny role-specific access qualification must be satisfied before exercising the associated Government-approved privileges.\nMinimum Qualifications\nCurrent, fully adjudicated Secret clearance before contract performance; maintain clearance throughout assignment. Interim clearances are not accepted.\nAbility to obtain and maintain required SIPRNet and role-appropriate privileged access. Work requiring SIPRNet access must be performed at an authorized Government facility.\nDemonstrated senior-level full-stack development experience and technical leadership of an integrated software team.\nHands-on proficiency with Java, Spring or Spring Boot, web services, and a modern front-end framework such as Angular with TypeScript.\nExperience with relational database integration, Git workflows, peer reviews, automated tests, and CI/CD delivery.\nAbility to make and explain architecture decisions, resolve difficult defects, and mentor developers.\nExperience applying secure coding, accessibility, configuration management, and software quality practices.\nPerform technical work exclusively in Government-furnished environments and use only Government-approved communication systems; protect classified and controlled information.\nAbility to support the agreed work schedule, Government-directed core hours, occasional support outside normal hours, and approved travel as mission needs require.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Cloud One AWS, Oracle, Keycloak, AWS SDK, Docker, GitLab, Jenkins, JUnit, and Jest.\nExperience with BES software delivery, National Security Systems, RMF evidence, and classified release support.\nExperience modernizing authoritative data exchange, temporal data, or military force structure applications.\nJob Category: Developer\nJob Type: Full Time\nJob Location: Gunter Annex AL\nEducation: Bachelor's Degree\nClearance: Secret (required)\nCertification: CSM","datePosted":"2026-11-09T10:09:29.231Z","dateModified":"2026-11-09T10:09:29.231Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Karthik Consulting","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Alabaster","addressRegion":"AL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"5cd768a86f5e4432e9cc76d9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5cd768a86f5e4432e9cc76d9"}}