Lead Full Stack Java Developer – Active Clearance | Hybrid

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Full Stack Java Developer to serve as a technical team lead for a mission-critical program supporting the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD) within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This DHS initiative is vital to enhancing border security and traveler processing at U.S. ports of entry.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will architect, design, develop, and support large-scale, real-time systems, while guiding a team of 10+ engineers in Agile delivery, driving cross-functional collaboration, and serving as a technical liaison to customers.

This hybrid role requires onsite support in Ashburn, VA, two (2) days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 10+ developers in designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and Material UI

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship, driving Agile best practices, continuous improvement, and code quality across the team

• Direct Program Increment (PI) Planning activities, including backlog grooming, architectural planning, and technical alignment with stakeholders

• Oversee software releases and cross-team collaboration for development, testing, and deployment, ensuring alignment with security, CM, and DevSecOps standards

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, and collaborate with system administrators, DevOps engineers, and government stakeholders

• Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including design specifications, deployment guides, and support manuals

Requirements

Must Have:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Ability to obtain CBP BI

• BA/BS and 12+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s with 10+ years)

• Active DoD Top Secret or DHS Full BI Clearance

Technical Proficiency & Knowledge In:

• Frontend: Angular, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Material UI

• Backend & Middleware: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Entity Framework or similar ORM

• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS Cloud, EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ansible

• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Git, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps frameworks, Configuration Management

• Messaging & ESB: Kafka, Apache ActiveMQ, NiFi (Enterprise Service Bus Management)

• Monitoring & Security: Dynatrace, Kibana, Anchore, AquaScan, security best practices

• Databases: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL

• Software Practices: Test Driven Development (TDD), UX/UI experience, software design patterns

• Tools & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, issue/problem tracking systems

• Documentation: Strong technical writing skills

• Productivity Tools: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

• Development Environments: Agile, service-oriented architecture, continuous integration

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication