Applications Team Lead

Radford, VA (On-Site)IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.Our TeamWe are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:Smart people with a passion for technologyAbility to solve challenging business problemsSelf-directed professionalsHunger to continually learn and growPosition SummaryIPTA is seeking an Applications Team Lead to lead software development and application support teams for Army enterprise systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, expertise in software development lifecycle (SDLC), and experience managing Agile development teams in DoD environments.ResponsibilitiesLead application development and support teams (10-20 personnel)Manage full software development lifecycle from requirements through deploymentImplement Agile/Scrum methodologies and coach team membersCoordinate application releases and change managementEnsure application security and compliance with DoD standardsCollaborate with Government product owners on requirements and prioritiesManage application backlogs and sprint planningConduct code reviews and ensure coding standards complianceCoordinate with DevSecOps teams on CI/CD pipeline integrationTrack and report on application metrics and team performanceIdentify and mitigate technical risksMentor and develop junior developersRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fieldMinimum 8 years of application development experienceMinimum 3 years in team leadership roleCompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationStrong knowledge of Java, .NET, or modern web frameworksExperience with Agile/Scrum methodologiesActive Security Clearance RequiredDesired QualificationsMaster's degree in related fieldCertified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe AgilistExperience with DevSecOps practicesExperience supporting Army ERP or logistics systemsCloud development experience (AWS, Azure)Technical SkillsJava, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScriptAgile/Scrum, SAFeGit, Jira, ConfluenceCI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab)SQL, REST APIs, microservicesIPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment related decisions.#clearance