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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 and American Community Survey (ACS) 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 both technical and management leadership across major application modernization efforts. This role is responsible for driving architectural direction, overseeing full lifecycle application development, ensuring SDLC compliance, and leading cross-functional technical teams in a secure, cloud-enabled 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:

1. Provide technical and management leadership for large-scale application development and modernization initiatives
2. Define project goals, technical strategies, and implementation plans aligned with program objectives
3. Oversee application architecture, design, development, testing, security integration, deployment, and maintenance activities
4. Lead cloud migration planning and execution across modern enterprise environments
5. Ensure adherence to SDLC methodologies and DevSecOps best practices
6. Conduct architecture reviews, feasibility studies, and technical trade-off analyses
7. Guide integration of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and continuous delivery frameworks
8. Support implementation of secure architectures including Zero Trust principles and compliance standards
9. Oversee use of modern architecture patterns including microservices, APIs, serverless, and containerization
10. Manage technical teams, including staffing, performance oversight, and task allocation
11. Interface directly with clients, stakeholders, and senior leadership for technical alignment and solution delivery
12. Oversee documentation, standards, and engineering best practices across development teams
13. Participate in financial oversight and ensure efficient use of resources

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:

• Application design, development, and modernization at enterprise scale
• Application architecture design and governance
• DevSecOps integration and pipeline implementation
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices
• Multi-layer application testing strategies
• Application security and compliance integration
• Cloud migration planning and execution
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies
• Experience with modern architecture patterns (microservices, APIs, serverless, containers)
• Experience implementing automated testing frameworks
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles
• Understanding of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) concepts
• Experience with multi-cloud environments

Required Tools/Technologies/Platforms:

• CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Version control systems (e.g., Git-based systems)
• DevSecOps toolchains
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• API management and integration frameworks
• Automated testing tools
• Enterprise architecture tools
• Multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP environments)
• FinOps tools for cloud cost optimization
• Security and compliance tooling (including SBOM-related tools)

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.