AnaVation

Lead Software Developer

AnaVation · Washington, DC
Washington, DC was $122K–$255K Closed
Applications are closed for this role. It was originally posted 2026-05-26. It’s no longer accepting applicants — see roles AnaVation is still hiring for →, or browse the live openings below.
Salary
$122K–$255K
Type
Full-time
Experience
11+ yr

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:
AnaVation is seeking a Lead Software Developer with an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will be a technical and thought leader with a passion for modernizing legacy enterprise applications in the Federal government space. This is a full-time position located onsite with our customer in Washington DC.
What you will be doing
Provide technical, thought, and people leadership in the redesign, development, maintenance, and modernization of a large, multi-tenant, legacy software application, including hands-on development support as needed
Resolve particularly complex technical issues; provide innovative technical solutions to address environmental constraints and challenges
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to support activities throughout the entire SDLC
Ensure attainment of all SLAs/SLOs in accordance with the QASP
Mentor cross-functional development team members to achieve collective success
Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions
Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision

Benefits
Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certications, Experience, etc):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Information Systems, Engineering, or related
  • 11+ years designing, maintaining, and modernizing secure, scalable enterprise applications

Clearance:

  • Minimum active Secret clearance; able to obtain and maintain Top Secret

Other Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Hands-on technical expertise: infrastructure optimization, scalability, experience with enterprise software architecture, cloud-native development, backend development, frontend engineering, database engineering, security engineering, workflow and business logic engines, API and systems integration, data engineering and analytics, automation, and DevOps
  • Experience migrating legacy, multi-tenant applications to the cloud while maintaining security posture, meeting strict uptime requirements, and significantly improving user experience (UX)
  • Understanding of standards such as OSCAL
  • Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations
  • Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision

Location:

  • Washington, DC with the potential for a hybrid telework schedule upon client approval
  • High-level application development and cybersecurity certifications are strongly preferred
  • Specific experience with JCAM, eMASS, Xacta, Archer, or similar cybersecurity GRC tools

Please note: The listed salary range reflects our market-based compensation structure. Final compensation will depend on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the selected candidate’s skills, education, and experience.

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