Development Lead

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Development Lead New

On-site / Huntsville, Alabama Full-Time General $100,000 to $150,000

Tiber Creek Ai is seeking a Development Lead for a contingent position to direct secure design, development, integration, testing, deployment, sustainment, and retirement of applications. The portfolio includes GOTS, MOTS, COTS, legacy, web, data, workflow, knowledge-management, and digital-engineering solutions operating in classified and unclassified environments.

The Development Lead will serve as the highest-level software technical authority, lead developers through complex multi-platform integration challenges, enforce secure engineering and configuration practices, and ensure software products satisfy mission, quality, RMF, data-rights, documentation, and operational requirements.

We offer generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance; flexible spending; 401(k) matching, ample vacation/leave time, as well as training/skill building opportunities and a great work environment.

Education:

MA/MS; permitted substitution of BA/BS with 12 or more years of relevant experience.

Experience:

10+ years of relevant software architecture/development experience at the Senior/Lead level.

Salary Range:

$100,000 to $150,000

Clearance:

Must possess and maintain a secret security clearance and accesses assigned under the DD Form 254. Must be eligible to develop and support applications in classified environments; TS/SCI and SAP access may be required for assigned duties.

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ is required. DoD 8140/DCWF-aligned qualification; FITSP-D, SSCP, CISSP-ISSEP, or equivalent preferred. Relevant secure-development, Microsoft/.NET, cloud/platform, database, DevSecOps, or application-security certifications are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of software architecture, secure SDLC, requirements, design, coding, testing, CI/CD, release, configuration, documentation, monitoring, and sustainment.
• Knowledge of static code analysis, DISA Application Security and Development STIGs, OWASP Top 10, software assurance, FOSS/SBOM governance, and CCB approval.
• Ability to direct developers and coordinate with mission owners, security, systems, networks, databases, enterprise architecture, and operations.
• Unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies.

Related Experience:

• Experience independently designing and developing new software products and major enhancements to existing systems.
• Experience leading large development teams and resolving complex systems-integration, compatibility, security, performance, and multi-platform issues.
• Experience assessing feasibility and carrying software from requirements through production sustainment.
• C#, .NET Framework/.NET, Angular, jQuery, PowerShell, Python, Java/OpenJDK, SQL Server, IIS, and modern web/API patterns.
• Azure DevOps Server, Git, Visual Studio, Fortify, automated testing, deployment pipelines, source control, and release management.
• SharePoint Online, Power Platform, Power BI, SBM, Laserfiche, Army 365, and Army Vantage.
• MagicDraw, DOORS, Windchill, Teamwork Cloud, Syndeia, MBSE integrations, and digital engineering.
• Development, staging, pre-production, production, and training environments on classified and unclassified infrastructure.

Job Duties:

• Lead architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and retirement of software products.
• Direct development teams, allocate work, review designs and code, resolve technical issues, and ensure delivery quality.
• Translate mission and business needs into secure, testable, supportable technical solutions.
• Maintain consistent development, staging, pre-production, production, and training environments.
• Enforce secure SDLC, RMF controls, static analysis, STIG, OWASP, software assurance, SBOM/FOSS, and mobile-code approval requirements.
• Integrate applications with databases, infrastructure, enterprise services, COTS/MOTS products, and digital-engineering tools.
• Manage source/configuration control, technical tickets, defects, releases, documentation, licenses, accounts, patches, and operational handoff.
• Coordinate database capacity, performance, reliability, maintenance, and recovery activities with administrators.
• Support vulnerability remediation, incident resolution, change-control reviews, and Government technical interchange meetings.
• Deliver required software, source code, documentation, and related CDRL data with appropriate data-rights markings.

Why Join Tiber Creek AI?

Mission-Driven Work

Support critical federal missions and make a real impact on national security and government operations

Cutting-Edge Technology

Work with the latest AI, cloud, and low-code/no-code platforms to deliver innovative solutions

Collaborative Culture

Join a supportive, family-owned company that values teamwork, integrity, and personal growth

Continuous Learning

Professional development, certification reimbursement, and educational opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work arrangements and generous PTO to support your personal well-being

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and more - we invest in your future

Benefits & Perks

Generous Time Off

• 24 days PTO (first 5 years)
• 30 days PTO (5-10 years)
• 36 days PTO (10+ years)
• Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive Health

• Medical coverage via Thatch ICHRA
• Monthly allowance aligned to age & market
• Dental insurance through Sun Life
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Financial Security

• 401(k) with 50% match up to 4%
• Performance bonuses
• Life & disability insurance
• Referral bonus program

Career Development

• Education reimbursement
• Professional training
• Certification support
• Career advancement paths

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Tiber Creek AI, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice matters. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Questions About Careers?

Our HR team is here to help answer any questions about opportunities at Tiber Creek AI

[email protected] (703) 766-2150