Lead Application Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)-level Lead Application Developer to lead the design and development of new and modernized applications for the U.S. Census Bureau’s Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) effort.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop applications spanning purpose-built custom, COTS, GOTS, low-code/no-code, SaaS, and open-source solutions
• Develop front-end, back-end, and full-stack components, including UI/UX, databases and data structures, microservices, and serverless architectures
• Build cloud-native applications with containerization, CI/CD integration, and infrastructure-as-code deployment strategies
• Incorporate application security (encryption, MFA, authentication, and authorization), error handling, logging, and 508 compliance into design
• Manage and maintain version control, quality assurance, technical documentation, and deployment strategies
• Apply a DevSecOps methodology and implement CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable, and secure releases
• Perform and support testing necessary for application development, including unit and integration testing
• Perform and support data migration and system integration activities
• Lead, support, and participate in code reviews and audits
• Incorporate functional and non-functional requirements into design and follow the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Document and formalize application design and development best practices for adoption across teams

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major application development assignments (SME level)

Required Skills

• Expert experience developing cloud-native applications using microservices, containerization, and serverless architectures
• Strong front-end, back-end, and full-stack development skills across multiple languages and platforms
• Demonstrated experience implementing DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices
• Experience with version control, automated testing, and deployment automation (IaC)
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility compliance and secure application design

Desired Skills

• Experience modernizing legacy applications to cloud-native architectures
• Familiarity with AI/ML, business intelligence, or robotic process automation integration
• Experience with scaled agile (SAFe) delivery in a federal environment

More About B&A

• Notable Clients: Federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education
• Benefits and Programs: Medical plans, dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance; paid time off; trainings and certifications; pet insurance benefits; commuter transit benefits; virtual exercise platform subscription; 401(k) plan; mentorship program; job shadowing and cross training opportunities; Brand Ambassador program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); teambuilding events; annual wellness challenges
• EEO: Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran