Development Lead (Remote)

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Overview

GovCIO is currently seeking a Development Lead to collaborate and implement with a cross-functional teams dedicated to delivering impactful features. This pivotal role will help coordinate the development efforts across different departments to ensure timely and efficient feature rollouts. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS).

Responsibilities

Builds and codes application integrations utilizing REST/SOAP API, BGS Webservices etc., without the use of a GUI. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.

• Lead a team of developers to ensure successful project delivery, providing guidance through coaching, mentorship, and by fostering a culture of high performance.
• Promote and uphold strong development standards by establishing and encouraging best practices and productive habits within the team.
• Collaborate in gathering and documenting user requirements, developing user stories, creating estimates, and drafting detailed work plans.
• Support the Business Analyst team in preparing reports, manuals, operational procedures, and comprehensive documentation detailing project status, operation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Design and implement a new integration process to enhance the current eVA system by incorporating additional Virginia (VA) systems.
• Partner with existing application teams to understand the specific integration requirements for each system and work collaboratively to ensure successful end-to-end integration.
• Develop and maintain integrations with all required applications, working closely with respective system development teams.
• Create necessary database objects to support integration processes and system functionality.
• Assist in executing integration testing to validate system behavior and ensure seamless data flow across integrated systems.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyze system-level components, including input/output needs, data flow, hardware/software dependencies, and assess alternative solutions for technical challenges.
• Participate in code reviews and Sprint Reviews to ensure that all deliverables align with contract requirements and program specifications.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelors with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Analytical and investigation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Experience supervising a team of developers/engineers with proven leadership skills.
• Experience with Agile Methodology and Scrum Processes.
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Experience with both AWS and on-prem system integrations
• Hosting AWS – SQS, Cloudwatch, Lambda, RDS, ECS, DMS etc.
• Good experience with AWS networking (VPSc, Subnets, route tables, security groups)
• Experience with systems design and diagrams
• Experience with laC (terraform/AWS cloudformation/AWS SAM templates)
• Experience with code versioning and project management tools. (e.g. Jira, GitHub, Dimensions etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment.
• Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with VA and/or other Federal Agencies.
• Understanding of the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) project management methodology.
• Understanding of existing API services in VA network, writing Oracle PL/SQL procedures / functions / triggers.
• Expertise in system integrations, preferably with knowledge of CorpDB and/or VBMS.
• Able to select software tools/applications that are TRM (technical reference module) complaint for implementing the new integrations.
  
  

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2025-5884

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.