Lead Software Engineer

Lead, Software Enginee_Herndon, VA_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

Position Title: Lead, Software Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Herndon, VA

Base Salary: $117,000 to $218,000 + Best-in-class benefits

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Job Category: Information Technology - Other IT

Active Secret clearance

Job Description:

*EMSS is seeking experienced software engineers to support multiple software product deliveries, system modernization efforts, and future growth initiatives.

*The candidate will provide technical leadership, take ownership of software products, and drive development across the full software lifecycle from requirements through deployment and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:

*Provide technical leadership across the team, mentor junior engineers, and leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software design, implementation, testing, debugging, and delivery while maintaining high-quality engineering standards.

*Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset.

*Experience across the full software development lifecycle.

*Strong software architecture and system design skills.

*Experience with Agile software development methodologies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Skillsets:

*10+ years of professional software engineering experience.

*Strong Java, C++, Java Spring Boot, REST API development experience.

*Multi-threaded application development.

*Database design and integration experience.

*Linux development environment experience.

*CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance, including Jenkins.

*Containerized software development and deployment.

*Kubernetes and Cloud and hybrid-cloud deployment experience.

*Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.

*DoD, SATCOM, networking, gateway, or telecommunications experience.

*Docker and Kubernetes administration.

*AWS GovCloud or cloud-native application experience.

*DevSecOps and automated testing frameworks.

*Cybersecurity-aware software development.

*Experience with distributed systems and enterprise-scale applications.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $117,000 - $218,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Our company also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Compensation

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Candidate Details

7+ to 10 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally