Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lawelawe Defense Inc. provides services to federal government clients, including digital solutions and systems engineering. The Lead Software Engineer will lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable enterprise web applications using full-stack technologies, microservices, and AWS cloud services. The role also involves guiding technical teams, conducting code reviews, supporting CI/CD initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design and development of robust, high-performance applications using Java/Spring Boot and Node.js for backend services, alongside Angular for the frontend
- Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design, utilizing modern UI templates, HTML5, CSS, and Angular to ensure responsive and seamless user experiences
- Architect, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable cloud environments utilizing AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway)
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring efficient data flow between the frontend, backend, and database layers
- Guide technical teams, conduct rigorous code reviews, establish software development best practices, and drive continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) initiatives
- Work closely with stakeholders, product managers, and UI/UX designers in an Agile environment to translate business requirements into technical solution
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. with 0–2 years of relevant experience
- * Possess an active CompTIA Security+ / IAT level II certification
- * Active Secret clearance
- * Must be US Citizen
- * Strong experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework
- * Proficiency in front-end development with Angular, HTML5, and CSS
- * Experience with Node.js for backend services or build tooling
- * Hands-on experience with cloud services, preferably in an AWS environment
- * Experience with Agile development processes (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). ·
- * Experienced with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
- * Experience writing SQL for a major database (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL)
- * Experience with API design and documentation (e.g., JSON, OpenAPI)
- * Familiarity with source control tools like Git
- * Experience with vulnerability analysis and remediation
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
- Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
- Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products
- Remote work environment
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