Software Engineer Lead chez INADEV

Description

Formed in 2011, Inadev is focused on its founding principle to build innovative customer-centric solutions incredibly fast, secure, and at scale. We deliver world-class digital experiences to some of the largest federal agencies and commercial companies. Our technical expertise and innovations are comprised of codeless automation, identity intelligence, immersive technology, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), virtualization, and digital transformation. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Inadev is seeking a strong cross-functional Software Engineering Lead candidate to join our team to help in all stages of the program lifecycle from capture to team building to running the full program. The ideal candidate is extremely passionate about the technical industry, has a technical background, and experience within the federal government, in either a full-time capacity or at a government contractor.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead the requirements gathering, technical implementation, and delivery of high-visibility software development projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison with customers, business leads, and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Manage project scope, risks, resources, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations while maintaining effective communications.
• Provide system and web development, testing, and maintenance support to sustain and enhance cloud-based applications.
• Deliver technical engineering services to troubleshoot operational issues, execute change requests, and ensure alignment with established system development lifecycle standards.
• Conduct application sustainment activities, including database management, patching, upgrades, and performance monitoring, while maintaining compliance with federal security requirements.
• Perform security compliance and authorization support, including source code analysis, risk assessments, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management.
• Execute application development and integration, including enhancements, user functionality upgrades, COTS/GOTS solution integration, and interface development aligned with approved architectures.
• Lead content management development and support, ensuring systems are upgraded, modified, and maintained to provide accurate disaster assistance content and improve user access.
• Provide testing support across functional, regression, load, security, accessibility, and mobile environments to validate system performance and compliance.
• Support cloud-based disaster assistance applications, including integration with partner agency systems and migration to open source or commercial solutions as appropriate.
• Manage configuration and release processes, including version control, documentation, change management, deployment testing, and role-based access.
• Ensure responsive design, accessibility, usability, and multi-language content support for system and web applications.
• Apply Agile and formal SDLC methods to design, develop, test, and deploy system enhancements and technical solutions.
• Identify opportunities for business process improvement, recommend solutions, and oversee solution architecture and documentation (charters, management plans, roadmaps).
• Collaborate with end users and stakeholders to define scope, capture business processes, and prioritize functional and technical requirements.
• Participate in contract-level Scrum processes, ensuring adherence to Agile and CI/CD practices for deployments.
• Direct the efforts of developers, analysts, and testers, providing guidance on technical challenges, software releases, and engineering tasks.
• Ensure requirements are complete and testable and facilitate technical design and review sessions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Drive customer engagement and resolve issues quickly to minimize project delays.
• Evaluate and improve team practices, implementing changes that streamline operations and enhance delivery.
• Champion agile project management standards and ensure consistent adoption across all programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

Inadev Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin.

Requirements

NON-TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be willing to work on a HYRBID Schedule (2-3 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Northern Virginia/DC/MD area as required.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance.
• Must have professional experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs/contracts within the last 2 years.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and self-start.
• Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.
• Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.
• Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.
• Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Bachelors Degree (in a technical discipline i.e. Computer Science) and 8+ years of hands-on software development experience designing and developing enterprise applications utilizing a blend of open source and proprietary full-stack web development, cloud platforms, DevSecOps, database expertise, and accessibility/security compliance.
• Must possess a deep understanding and professional experience with the following technologies:

                 * Programming languages: Java, .NET, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, XML, JSON

                 * Cloud platforms: AWS and Microsoft Azure (including FedRAMP compliance)

                 * Web content management: Drupal and other CMS platforms

                 * Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL

                 * Integration: APIs, SOA, microservices, RESTful services

                 * Testing: Unit, functional, regression, performance, load, and Section 508 accessibility

                 * DevSecOps/CI-CD: Git, Jenkins, Maven, automated testing pipelines

                 * Responsive design: Bootstrap or equivalent, mobile-first design

                 * Security: static/dynamic code analysis, vulnerability scanning, FISMA/NIST compliance

                 * Multilingual content support (English/Spanish)

• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams in Agile environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience building large scalable web and mobile based applications.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Previous FEMA Experience Preferred