Lead Software Engineer / Data Analyst - 1822

Lead Software Engineer / Data AnalystWe are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer / Data Analyst to design, modernize, and migrate mission-critical analytics applications into high-performance web applications.This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong full-stack software engineering, cloud/AWS, API, database, and application modernization experience. The engineer will work onsite in a classified mission environment and interact directly with customers, system engineers, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack applications, including front-end interfaces, back-end services, APIs, databases, and data integrations.Modernize and migrate existing analytics applications into scalable, high-performance web applications.Build responsive and intuitive front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks and development practices.Develop secure, scalable back-end services, APIs, and application logic supporting mission-critical applications and workflows.Build, deploy, and maintain applications within AWS, ensuring security, scalability, resiliency, performance, and cost effectiveness.Integrate cloud-native services, databases, APIs, and application components across distributed environments.Work with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and DynamoDB.Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.Apply software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle, including Git, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and DevSecOps.Collaborate with system engineers, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to define requirements and deliver end-to-end technical solutions.Work directly with customers to understand operational requirements, gather feedback, troubleshoot issues, and refine application functionality.Prepare architectural designs, implementation plans, technical roadmaps, and system documentation.Provide technical presentations and briefings to stakeholders.Support evolving mission priorities within a dynamic, high-security environment.Required QualificationsActive TS/SCI security clearance. Active TS candidates may also be considered.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field plus at least 9 years of relevant experience; ORGraduate degree plus at least 7 years of relevant experience; ORAt least 13 years of relevant experience without a degree.Strong hands-on experience developing full-stack software applications.Experience developing modern web applications across both front-end and back-end technologies.Experience building and deploying applications in AWS/cloud environments.Experience developing back-end services, APIs, and application integrations.Experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases.Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including version control, testing, CI/CD, and secure development.CompTIA Security+ or other DoD IAT Level II certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of starting.Ability to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida.Highly Preferred Technical SkillsFront End: React, Angular, or Vue; JavaScript / TypeScript; HTML / CSSBack End: Java; Python; Node.js;.NET or comparable back-end technologies; RESTful APIs; MicroservicesCloud / DevSecOps: AWS; Git; CI/CD pipelines; Automated testing; DevSecOps; Docker; Kubernetes; Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar Infrastructure-as-Code technologiesData: PostgreSQL; MySQL; SQL Server; DynamoDB; Relational and non-relational databases; Data integration and advanced data processingAdditional Preferred ExperienceDeveloping AI/ML-enabled applications, analytical tools, or decision-support capabilities.Building applications involving advanced data processing, automation, visualization, and user interaction.Working with scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or similar technical data.Transitioning research or prototype capabilities into production/operational software applications.Developing applications for classified DoD or other high-security environments.Familiarity with C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments.Experience communicating directly with government or mission customers.