Mobile Enterprise Platform, Team Lead

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our employees are building purpose-driven careers, not just filling jobs. We bring together people with many different perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and achieve more together than we can individually. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development team in designing, developing, and maintaining mobile enterprise applications, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. 
  
• Proficiently utilize programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or PHP, and frameworks like Spring, Django, ASP.NET, or Laravel to create robust, scalable applications. 
  
• Write clean, maintainable code while implementing software development best practices to enhance code quality and performance. 
  
• Design and implement effective database solutions, applying principles of normalization, indexing, and data modeling. 
  
• Utilize SQL and manage database systems such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server to ensure optimal data management and retrieval. 
  
• Collaborate with front-end developers to create responsive and interactive user interfaces using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery, delivering an engaging user experience. 
  
• Implement web security measures to protect applications against vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and SQL injection. 
  
• Design and develop secure web applications that safeguard user data and ensure compliance with security best practices. 
  
• Integrate and consume external APIs, including RESTful APIs or SOAP, to enhance application functionality and user experience. 
  
• Automate the deployment of containerized micro services using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 
  
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, utilizing strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks effectively. 
  
• Employ agile development methodologies to lead project planning, estimation, and tracking efforts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science related field and 8+ years of enterprise development/design experience. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Must possess at least 2 years of lead experience across diverse development teams.  
• Active DoD Secret clearance Preferred. Must be able to obtain a DoD public trust 
• Experience within the DHA theater – highly preferred. 
• Strong background in software development, with extensive experience in web technologies and database design. 
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or PHP, with experience in frameworks like Spring, Django, ASP.NET, or Laravel. 
• Solid understanding of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, and data modeling, with proficiency in SQL. 
• Familiarity with database management systems such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server. 
• Knowledge of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery, with the ability to create responsive user interfaces. 
• Strong understanding of web security principles, with experience implementing secure coding practices. 
• Experience with web services and APIs, with a proven ability to integrate external APIs into applications. 
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience with agile development methodologies and a track record of leading project planning and estimation efforts. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Enterprise Platform Team Lead to drive innovation and lead a dedicated team in creating high-quality mobile applications that meet the needs of our enterprise clients. Join us in making a significant impact on our mobile platform strategy!