Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer at QMS Consulting Lead Software Engineer at QMS Consulting in Washington Grove, Maryland Posted in 7 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About the Company QMS Consulting (QMS) is a women-owned Information Technology (IT) Consulting firm specializing in Cybersecurity / Data Protection, Cloud Lifecycle, Software Development and Data Science. QMS seeks a Lead Software Engineer to work within a dynamic and highly innovative team environment in our Agile software solutions group that supports federal government customers. The Lead Software Engineer will perform tasks throughout the software development life cycle in an integrated computing environment. About the Role In this role, you should be technically sound, detail oriented with the ability to lead tasks and ensure the delivery of quality software. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for this position. Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver scalable software systems and data platforms aligned to business priorities
• Lead technical analysis, define complex requirements, and drive solution design and delivery
• Establish clear technical documentation, system architecture artifacts, and coding standards
• Champion shift-left quality practices and oversee end-to-end software testing strategy
• Govern source control and code management practices using enterprise tools (e.g., GitHub)
• Oversee application lifecycle management, including enhancements, updates, and issue resolution
• Direct CI/CD strategy and pipeline optimization to enable reliable, automated delivery
• Drive continuous improvement through system analysis and operational process optimization
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate strategic requirements into technology solutions
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and execute enterprise application strategy Qualifications
• 6+ years of proven hands-on experience as developing, deploying and managing salesforce applications
• 2+ years of proven hands-on experience developing, deploying and managing Appian applications
• Experience implementing and managing GitHub
• Experience implementing DevSecOps to automate and enhance software operations
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I Certification
• Experience supporting software deployed on AWS, a plus
• Collaborative team player who is detailed oriented, focused on software quality
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field Salary and compensation package Salary is commensurate with experience.

Standard compensation package applies. Equal Opportunity Statement QMS Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.