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Title: Lead Application Developer
Location: Remote / Hybrid (On site-visits to the DMV location as required by contract)
iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.
We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. Employees are eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.
About this position:
iWorks is supporting the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) project, an initiative focused on transforming the U.S. Census Bureau's Decennial Census Programs into a modern, data-centric, cloud-smart IT environment. This effort supports the 2030 Census by modernizing and integrating applications and data systems, reducing technical debt and lifecycle costs, and enabling secure, scalable, near–real-time data processing and analytics. The program emphasizes advanced application architecture, enterprise data modernization, DevSecOps adoption, cloud transformation, and the use of artificial intelligence and advanced data science capabilities.
We are seeking a Lead Application Developer to provide senior technical leadership for enterprise application development and modernization efforts. This role is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and delivering secure, scalable applications within a modern DevSecOps environment.
*This position is contingent upon contract award.
Salary Range: $140K – $168K - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
Required Education/Qualifications:
Required Skills:
Software Development
Preferred Qualifications:
Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.
FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION
iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.
iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.
Location: Remote / Hybrid (On site-visits to the DMV location as required by contract)
iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.
We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. Employees are eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.
About this position:
iWorks is supporting the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) project, an initiative focused on transforming the U.S. Census Bureau's Decennial Census Programs into a modern, data-centric, cloud-smart IT environment. This effort supports the 2030 Census by modernizing and integrating applications and data systems, reducing technical debt and lifecycle costs, and enabling secure, scalable, near–real-time data processing and analytics. The program emphasizes advanced application architecture, enterprise data modernization, DevSecOps adoption, cloud transformation, and the use of artificial intelligence and advanced data science capabilities.
We are seeking a Lead Application Developer to provide senior technical leadership for enterprise application development and modernization efforts. This role is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and delivering secure, scalable applications within a modern DevSecOps environment.
*This position is contingent upon contract award.
Salary Range: $140K – $168K - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
- Lead software development activities supporting enterprise application modernization initiatives
- Design, develop, integrate, and maintain mission-critical applications using modern software engineering practices
- Implement application solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, security, and DevSecOps standards
- Develop and maintain software using programming languages such as Java and Python
- Build and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, GitLab Runner, YAML-based automation, and related DevSecOps tooling
- Implement infrastructure automation using Infrastructure-as-Code tools including Terraform, Helm, and Ansible
- Develop and support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes-based environments
- Support deployment automation and release management activities across cloud environments
- Develop and integrate REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native application components
- Participate in application design reviews, code reviews, and technical evaluations
- Implement automated testing practices and integrate testing into CI/CD workflows
- Support secure software development practices including vulnerability remediation, dependency management, and SBOM implementation
- Collaborate with security teams to integrate secure coding practices and application security controls
- Support production deployments, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities
- Develop technical documentation, coding standards, and engineering best practices
- Mentor development teams and provide technical guidance on software engineering practices
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers, cybersecurity professionals, and program leadership to deliver mission outcomes
Required Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in application development, architecture, and/or modernization programs
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale technical teams and enterprise application initiatives
- Experience managing full lifecycle application development in complex enterprise or federal environments
- Experience interfacing with clients and senior leadership on technical delivery and solution design
Required Skills:
- Enterprise application development and modernization
- Object-oriented programming and software engineering principles
- Java and/or Python application development
- REST API development and integration
- Microservices-based application development
- CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation
- Git-based software configuration management practices
- Infrastructure-as-Code implementation
- Containerized application development
- Kubernetes and Docker environments
- Automated testing integration
- Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Application troubleshooting and performance optimization
- Agile software development methodologies
Software Development
- Java
- Python
- REST APIs
- Microservices architectures
- Application frameworks and development environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications:
- AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certification
- Scrum or SAFe Agile certification
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent architecture certification
- Experience working in federal government or regulated environments
- Experience with enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives
- Strong leadership background in Agile or scaled Agile environments
Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.
FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION
iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.
iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.
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