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Nakupuna Companies · 13 hours ago

Lead Developer

Arlington, Virginia

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Nakupuna Prime is seeking a Lead Developer to provide technical leadership and hands-on development oversight for the U.S. Navy’s Total Force Manpower Management System (TFMMS). This role leads day-to-day software development and sustainment activities for a mission-critical enterprise application that supports Navy manpower and organizational management across secure environments.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead technical design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of enterprise software components supporting manpower and organizational management functions

Provide day-to-day technical direction to development team members, ensuring consistent coding standards and effective implementation of system changes

Design and review software solutions implemented using Java, PL/SQL, JavaScript, HTML5, and workflow technologies

Coordinate integration, validation, and regression testing to ensure software changes function correctly across dependent systems and interfaces

Guide the application of secure coding practices and oversee remediation of vulnerabilities identified through security reviews and automated scans

Support resolution of complex application issues and lead root-cause analysis for recurring defects or performance issues

Maintain source code integrity and technical artifacts using Government-approved version control and configuration management tools

Participate in Agile development activities, including planning, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives

Coordinate deployment activities and post-release verification to ensure successful delivery of new or updated capabilities

Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity personnel, testers, and functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission needs

Ensure compliance with Department of Defense and U.S. Navy security, access control, and data handling requirements

Qualification

JavaPL/SQLSecure coding practicesAgile developmentDatabase-driven web applicationsGovernment operating environmentsCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Demonstrated experience leading software development efforts for enterprise-scale applications

Hands-on experience designing and implementing database-driven web applications

Experience guiding development teams in secure Government operating environments

Certifications may be required in line with DoDD 8140 (e.g., Network+ CE, Security+ CE, CASP CE) to include Required developer, system, or privileged-access certifications necessary to perform assigned duties

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance

Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers

Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations

Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer