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Lead Innovation Developer

Software EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1913H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

District of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District of Columbia, Washington

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$130K - $150K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesPMPSDLC

Job Description

• Lead software modernization initiatives using advanced development tooling and AI-assisted coding platforms (e.g., Windsurf) • Design and implement Digital Workforce Agents (DWAs) to automate engineering, analysis, and operational workflows across programs • Develop and maintain standardized CI/CD pipelines supporting secure and automated software delivery • Establish reusable development frameworks and automation patterns to accelerate modernization of legacy systems • Implement DevSecOps best practices including automated security testing, container scanning, and compliance validation • Design and support enterprise development platforms that enable standardized tooling, automated environments, and secure integration capabilities • Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and program leadership to modernize applications using cloud-native architectures, APIs, and microservices • Identify engineering roles and operational processes that can be augmented through automation or Digital Workforce Agents • Evaluate emerging development technologies and recommend adoption strategies that improve engineering efficiency and modernization outcomes • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams implementing DevSecOps pipelines and automation frameworks • Support proposal development and technical solutioning for modernization and automation initiatives • Ensure development practices align with federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including NIST, RMF, and Zero Trust principles

Job Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or software modernization environments
  • 3+ years leading technical teams or enterprise engineering initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
  • Experience modernizing legacy applications through refactoring, API enablement, or containerization
  • Strong knowledge of modern software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
  • Experience with automation frameworks and workflow orchestration tools
  • Familiarity with cloud-native development environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience integrating security practices into development pipelines (SAST, DAST, container scanning)
  • Demonstrated ability to work across multiple teams and programs to implement engineering standards and modernization approaches
  • Strong analytical and technical problem-solving capability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience implementing AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Windsurf, Copilot, or similar platforms) (Desired)
  • Experience developing or implementing Digital Workforce Agents or intelligent automation solutions (Desired)
  • Experience supporting DoD or federal IT modernization programs (Desired)
  • Experience building reusable engineering frameworks or internal developer platforms (Desired)
  • Experience supporting DevSecOps transformations in regulated environments (Desired)
  • Familiarity with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) (Desired)
  • PMP, ITIL, Agile, Azure, AWS, or other relevant certifications (Desired)

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Benefit

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