Lead Software Developer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Software Development, SQL Optimization, Team Leadership

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. Our work depends on a Development Engineer Lead joining our team to assist the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) in managing its appeals workloads.

As a Development Engineer Lead, you will guide the design, development, and delivery of innovative software solutions that support mission-critical operations. You’ll mentor team members, shape technical strategy, and ensure high-quality, scalable applications. With a career in application development leadership, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

HOW A DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provide technical leadership and direction for the development team, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and project goals.

• Play a critical role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of applications that enable efficient and user-friendly interactions with the system’s public portal.

• Understand and evaluate the current COTS platform’s architecture, technologies, and dependencies to recommend improvements and long-term strategies.

• Participate in and contribute to Architectural Roadmap collaboration with developers, partner vendors and client.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software architects, developers, quality assurance, and project managers, to deliver robust and secure applications.

• Proactively monitor and maintain applications, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Troubleshoot complex system and application issues, implementing long-term fixes that minimize downtime and enhance user satisfaction.

• Lead code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical mentoring to foster team growth and ensure consistent code quality.

• Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, APIs, integrations, and processes.

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, introducing enhancements and innovation into existing solutions.

• Manage expectations with stakeholders, communicate risks or concerns early, and ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions.

• Provide Agile support for evaluating, decompiling, and estimating stories and bugs.  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 7+ years of proven experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system integration.

• Expertise in programming languages such as Java, SQL, JavaScript frameworks, REST APIs, and CI/CD technologies.

• Experience with modern web frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js).

• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development tools.

• Solid background in relational databases, data modeling, and performance optimization.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

• Understanding data integrity, compliance, and secure development practices.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• Ability to thrive in and support an Agile development environment balancing both hands-on coding and team leadership.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with low code Platforms (Tyler Application Platform, Appian, Other).

• Expertise with Agile and SAFe Agile methodologies and project management tools.

• Cloud experience (AWS or similar) with cloud integration management.

• Knowledge of software security and best practice.

• Previous experience in government projects or the healthcare industry.

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TDD).

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL:

• Ability to pass HHS and company