{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c5881f74246f5aab7ba2b6b1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c5881f74246f5aab7ba2b6b1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c5881f74246f5aab7ba2b6b1","title":"Lead Application Developer","description":"Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.\nWe are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.\nLead Application Developer\nLocation: Suitland, MD (Hybrid)\nTerms: Full-time\nClearance/Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required\nSalary Range: $130-190k DOE\nTravel: 0-20%\nProject Description\nThis position supports Revolutional's federal customer as part of an application transformation and modernization initiative.\nThis program is driving a large-scale transformation of systems into a data-centric, cloud-native ecosystem capable of supporting high-volume, near real-time data processing and advanced analytics. The work includes modernization of legacy applications, development of new cloud-native solutions, and implementation of DevSecOps and scaled Agile practices across the organization.\nThe core challenge: orchestrating complex, multi-contractor delivery while transforming both technology and operating models without disrupting mission-critical operations.\nPosition Description\nAs a Lead Application Developer at Revolutional, you will lead the design, development, modernization, and integration of enterprise applications supporting mission-critical federal operations.\nThis role requires a technically hands-on leader who can drive delivery across modern cloud-native environments while working closely with architects, engineers, product teams, and external partners. You will contribute directly to application development, modernization strategy, DevSecOps adoption, and system integration efforts.\nYou are expected to move beyond feature delivery—ensuring applications are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned to evolving mission and compliance requirements.\nResponsibilities\nLead development and modernization of enterprise applications within a cloud-native ecosystem\nRefactor legacy and COTS applications into modular, microservices-based architectures using open-source technologies\nDesign, develop, and integrate APIs, event-driven services, and messaging-based systems\nDevelop secure, scalable, and highly available applications supporting high-volume and near real-time processing\nContribute to AI/ML-enabled application workflows, including model integration and deployment support\nBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing, deployment, and security validation\nImplement DevSecOps best practices, including secure SDLC, automated scanning, and compliance validation\nSupport system-of-systems integration across multiple applications, contractors, and technical teams\nEnsure applications align with federal security and compliance requirements, including NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust, MFA, and ATO support processes\nDesign and support data ingestion, ETL pipelines, transformation, analytics, and dissemination capabilities\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues across application, infrastructure, integration, and data layers\nLead code reviews, mentor developers, and enforce engineering standards and best practices\nCollaborate within Agile/Scrum and SAFe delivery environments to ensure consistent execution and delivery quality\nTechnical Environment\nCloud-native environments (AWS, Azure)\nOpen-source frameworks and technologies (React, Node.js, Python)\nContainerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)\nInfrastructure as Code and automation (Terraform)\nCI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)\nMessaging and event-driven platforms (Kafka)\nAPIs, microservices, and distributed systems architectures\nAgile delivery tools (Git, Jira, Confluence)\nHigh-volume, near real-time data processing environments\nWhat You Bring (Requirements)\nBaseline Requirements\nUS Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust\n15+ years of experience in software development, application engineering, or modernization programs\nProven experience leading development teams on large-scale federal transformation initiatives\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance\nTechnical Capabilities\nStrong experience designing and developing enterprise-grade, cloud-native applications\nExperience modernizing legacy/COTS systems into open-source, microservices-based platforms\nExperience with APIs, event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and distributed integrations\nExperience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in secure environments\nExperience supporting data ingest, ETL pipelines, transformation, analytics, and dissemination workflows\nExperience deploying and managing applications using Docker and Kubernetes\nExperience working with Terraform and infrastructure automation practices\nStrong understanding of federal security and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust, MFA, ATO processes)\nExperience supporting high availability, resiliency engineering, scalability, and performance optimization\nExperience operating in Agile/Scrum and SAFe environments across multi-team delivery organizations\nCore Strengths\nStrong ownership mindset with accountability for technical delivery outcomes\nAbility to remain hands-on while leading development teams and modernization efforts\nStrong problem-solving skills across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data systems\nEffective communication and coordination across technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders\nAbility to operate in fast-paced, high-impact modernization environments\nNice to Have (Differentiators)\nCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)\nExperience supporting large-scale, federal, statistical, or mission-critical modernization programs\nExperience integrating AI/ML capabilities into enterprise applications\nExperience with Kafka or large-scale event-streaming architectures\nExperience supporting complex system-of-systems integration efforts\n#DICE #Linkedin\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nHere at Revolutional we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:\nRecognized as a Top 20 \"Best Place to Work in Virginia\"\nRecipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion\nGreat Place to Work Certification for five years running\nA Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company\nA Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company\nInc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years\nTwo-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner\nVirginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification\nWe recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to\nTraditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans\n100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options\n100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance\n5% 401(k) company matching\nFlexible-schedules and teleworking options\nPaid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans\nPaid Parental Leave\nProfessional development and career growth opportunities\nTeam and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation\n- and so much more!\nCheck out our Revolutional | LinkedIn to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!\nRevolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. 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You will contribute directly to application development, modernization strategy, DevSecOps adoption, and system integration efforts.\nYou are expected to move beyond feature delivery—ensuring applications are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned to evolving mission and compliance requirements.\nResponsibilities\nLead development and modernization of enterprise applications within a cloud-native ecosystem\nRefactor legacy and COTS applications into modular, microservices-based architectures using open-source technologies\nDesign, develop, and integrate APIs, event-driven services, and messaging-based systems\nDevelop secure, scalable, and highly available applications supporting high-volume and near real-time processing\nContribute to AI/ML-enabled application workflows, including model integration and deployment support\nBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing, deployment, and security validation\nImplement DevSecOps best practices, including secure SDLC, automated scanning, and compliance validation\nSupport system-of-systems integration across multiple applications, contractors, and technical teams\nEnsure applications align with federal security and compliance requirements, including NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust, MFA, and ATO support processes\nDesign and support data ingestion, ETL pipelines, transformation, analytics, and dissemination capabilities\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues across application, infrastructure, integration, and data layers\nLead code reviews, mentor developers, and enforce engineering standards and best practices\nCollaborate within Agile/Scrum and SAFe delivery environments to ensure consistent execution and delivery quality\nTechnical Environment\nCloud-native environments (AWS, Azure)\nOpen-source frameworks and technologies (React, Node.js, Python)\nContainerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)\nInfrastructure as Code and automation (Terraform)\nCI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)\nMessaging and event-driven platforms (Kafka)\nAPIs, microservices, and distributed systems architectures\nAgile delivery tools (Git, Jira, Confluence)\nHigh-volume, near real-time data processing environments\nWhat You Bring (Requirements)\nBaseline Requirements\nUS Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust\n15+ years of experience in software development, application engineering, or modernization programs\nProven experience leading development teams on large-scale federal transformation initiatives\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance\nTechnical Capabilities\nStrong experience designing and developing enterprise-grade, cloud-native applications\nExperience modernizing legacy/COTS systems into open-source, microservices-based platforms\nExperience with APIs, event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and distributed integrations\nExperience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in secure environments\nExperience supporting data ingest, ETL pipelines, transformation, analytics, and dissemination workflows\nExperience deploying and managing applications using Docker and Kubernetes\nExperience working with Terraform and infrastructure automation practices\nStrong understanding of federal security and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust, MFA, ATO processes)\nExperience supporting high availability, resiliency engineering, scalability, and performance optimization\nExperience operating in Agile/Scrum and SAFe environments across multi-team delivery organizations\nCore Strengths\nStrong ownership mindset with accountability for technical delivery outcomes\nAbility to remain hands-on while leading development teams and modernization efforts\nStrong problem-solving skills across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data systems\nEffective communication and coordination across technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders\nAbility to operate in fast-paced, high-impact modernization environments\nNice to Have (Differentiators)\nCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)\nExperience supporting large-scale, federal, statistical, or mission-critical modernization programs\nExperience integrating AI/ML capabilities into enterprise applications\nExperience with Kafka or large-scale event-streaming architectures\nExperience supporting complex system-of-systems integration efforts\n#DICE #Linkedin\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nHere at Revolutional we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:\nRecognized as a Top 20 \"Best Place to Work in Virginia\"\nRecipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion\nGreat Place to Work Certification for five years running\nA Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company\nA Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company\nInc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years\nTwo-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner\nVirginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification\nWe recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to\nTraditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans\n100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options\n100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance\n5% 401(k) company matching\nFlexible-schedules and teleworking options\nPaid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans\nPaid Parental Leave\nProfessional development and career growth opportunities\nTeam and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation\n- and so much more!\nCheck out our Revolutional | LinkedIn to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!\nRevolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. 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