Software Development Lead

AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage a Software Development Lead who will support the AG client on site at the Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for United States Attorneys, supporting multiple software development and maintenance projects simultaneously in an Agile development environment. The Development Lead provides subject matter expertise to design and deliver enterprise-wide applications, primarily using a Java software stack. The Development Lead participates in development and ensures developers on the team have the necessary resources to estimate and complete User Stories. The Development Lead contributes to documentation as necessary to support deliverables.

The WORK

• Leads the architecture and design of complex enterprise applications, primarily using a Java software stack and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Establishes and maintains coding standards and configuration management standards for the development team.
• Monitors development team activity in Jira and Bitbucket to ensure User Story progress is current and commits are tracked properly.
• Coordinates with other technical teams as necessary to establish and maintain system integrations.
• Contributes to technical documentation as necessary to satisfy deliverables for each application release.
• Participates in daily scrum reviews with all team members to report progress, blockers, and open action items.
• Remediates 508 accessibility shortfalls in software applications based on ANDI compliance reports.
• Demonstrates a thorough grasp of the principles, theories, and concepts of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile design and development processes.
• Participates in code peer reviews as both an author and a reviewer.

Skills & Requirements

The REQUIREMENTS

• A BS or MS degree in computer science or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of software development lead experience, preferably in support of a government customer.
• Ability to work on the client site in Washington, DC
• Demonstrated complex problem-solving experience using a variety of techniques and technologies (database query tuning, network traffic analysis, load testing, etc.)
• Significant experience with Enterprise Java, HTML, and JavaScript
• Familiar with Linux, especially in a containerized environment such as OpenShift or Kubernetes
• Expertise with SQL and creating SQL scripts.
• Familiar with 508 accessibility standards.
• Must be willing to work on site, full-time, in Downtown DC. Remote support is permitted as a result of the COVID pandemic, but remote work may be rescinded by the customer.
• Must be able to report for work M-F, 5 days a week. Alternative flex schedule allowed within normal work hours (i.e., between the hours of 7 am - 6 pm).
• Must be able to obtain a DOJ Public Trust clearance.

The CLIENT / AGENCY

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) provides executive and administrative support for the 93 United States Attorneys located throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U. S. Virgin Islands. Such support includes legal education, administrative oversight, technical support, and the creation of uniform policies, among other responsibilities.

The COMPANY

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Since its establishment in 2011, AG has executed 110+ federal contracts as Prime Contractor. For nearly a decade, we have provided extensive expert support to clients in the areas of human capital strategy, organizational transformation, workforce planning, workload assessment, talent management, training, and other areas of human capital management and organizational development. AG's list of federal clients includes: the U.S. Departments of Justice, Transportation, Treasury, Agriculture, and Commerce, and Defense (Army, Navy, and National Guard) as well as the U.S. House of Representatives, Architect of the Capitol, the National Science Foundation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Corporation for National and Community Service, to name a few.

AG's core competencies bring together solutions that address the holistic needs of our clients in four key areas: People, Process, Strategy, and Technology. Our consulting solutions and service offerings extend across four distinct areas: Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, Business Operations Support, and Information Technology. We offer a comprehensive scope of services that are specifically designed to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability.

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The LAW

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, AvantGarde LLC makes all recruitment and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender and transgender status), national origin, disability status, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civilian union status, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state and local laws. AvantGarde hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

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