Solution Architect/Lead Java Full-Stack Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect/Lead Java Full-Stack Engineer to drive the technical vision and execution of enterprise-level software solutions for impactful federal projects. This role blends deep hands-on full-stack development expertise with architectural leadership, cross-team collaboration, and effective stakeholder communication.

As the Team Lead and Point of Contact (POC), you’ll serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical authority, guiding the end-to-end delivery of cloud-based, scalable, and secure applications in an Agile environment.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence two days per week in Fairfax, VA. 

MUST BE LOCAL TO DC METRO AREA (hybrid support - 2 days in ILS HQ office, located in Fairfax, VA 22033).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development teams and serve as the primary technical POC for the project.
• Define and drive architecture, design, and development of modern full-stack solutions.
• Act as the bridge between enterprise architecture, business teams, and application development.
• Identify and resolve performance and integration issues early in the lifecycle.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of all project milestones, with a focus on scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Manage project scope, schedule, risks, and quality metrics.
• Create and deliver presentations and technical documentation to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors, DevOps, and enterprise system teams.

Required Skill Sets

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience & Expertise:
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java full-stack development.
• Strong experience working with business users and technical teams.
• Expert in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Proficient in frontend technologies including Angular, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and containerized deployments using Docker.
• Skilled in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins for automated pipelines.
• Strong command of relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server).
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, software engineering principles, and test-driven development (TDD).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with build and automation tools: Maven, Gradle, Git, SoapUI, JMeter.
• Prior experience with government, financial, or insurance systems is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge federal technology initiatives.
• A collaborative, Agile environment with access to the latest cloud and DevOps tools.
• Competitive salary, full benefits package, and potential for long-term project continuity.
• Career advancement in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.