Lead Software Engineer (Java, J2EE, J2SE)

GTSSW is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for our client within the McLean, VA area.

Job Description:

• The Development family is responsible for creating, designing, deploying, and supporting applications, programs, and software solutions.
• This includes research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities related to software products used internally or externally on product platforms supported by the firm.
• The software development process requires in-depth expertise in existing and emerging development methodologies, tools, and programming languages.
• Software Engineers work closely with business partners and/or external clients in defining requirements and implementing solutions.
• The Software Engineering role specializes in planning, documenting technical requirements, designing, developing, and testing all software systems and applications for the firm.
• They work with architects, product managers, project management, and end-users in the development and enhancement of existing software systems and applications, proposing and recommending solutions that solve complex business problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a technical expert on one or more applications used by client
• Work with the Business System Analyst to ensure designs satisfy functional requirements
• Partner with Infrastructure to identify and deploy optimal hosting environments
• Tune application performance to eliminate and reduce issues
• Research and evaluate technical solutions consistent with client's technology standards
• Align risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately
• Apply different software development methodologies dependent on project needs
• Contribute expertise to the design of components or individual programs, and participate in the construction and functional testing
• Support development teams, testing, troubleshooting, and production support
• Create applications and construct unit test cases that ensure compliance with functional and non-functional requirements
• Work with peers to mature ways of working, continuous integration, and continuous delivery

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Experience in both front end and/or back-end application development
• Experience to include the following technologies: Java (J2EE, J2SE), Spring, CSS, Angular and/or React, Postgres and Oracle DBs, solid understanding of AWS services and Unix.
• Experience using the following tools: GIT, Bit Bucket, Jira, Maven, Jenkins.
• Experience with Distributed Ledger Technology Preferred. Python scripting skills, AWS developer or solutions architect certification a plus.
• Knowledge of various software development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
• Champions a culture where honesty and transparency are expected
• Stays current on changes in his/her own specialist area and seeks out learning opportunities to ensure knowledge is up-to-date
• Invests effort to coach others individually.
• Builds collaborative teams across the organization.
• Communicates openly keeping everyone informed.
• Passion for technology innovation, a curious mind, and an entrepreneurial mentality.