Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer)

Full Timelead

Bethesda, Maryland, United StatesPosted 7 weeks ago

Role Overview

eTelligent Group is hiring a Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer). This is a full-time role in Bethesda, Maryland. Part of eTelligent Group's Treasury hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job Description

Company Overview:

Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalable identity access, modernizing legacy systems, and building high-performance platforms. By integrating new technologies and ensuring reliable operations we help agencies stay prepared for future challenges As a premier technology solutions and services company to the US federal government, eTel possesses longstanding relationships across the federal civilian marketplace. Other customers include the broader Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and State Department.

eTel offers integrated CMMI Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. eTel also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and offers dedicated subject matter experts (SMEs) and thought leaders that possess a deep understanding of customers’ environments and challenges.

Location: Primarily Bethesda, MD with frequent telework; on-site support may be required; telework is Government-authorized.

Citizenship: US Citizen (MUST)

Security Clearance: Ability to meet federal suitability and security requirements as applicable.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer) to provide technical leadership across modernization and O&M for a federal application portfolio. You will lead developers, provide architecture guidance, oversee code quality, and serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a development team (including assigning/prioritizing work, establishing standards, and conducting code reviews).
Provide architectural guidance and ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and security expectations.
Drive modernization and sustainment of mission applications; support continuous integration and release readiness.
Collaborate closely with Project Management and stakeholders to align technical priorities with mission needs.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and development issues; mentor developers.

Required Qualifications:

Strong lead development experience in enterprise environments.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction, enforce coding standards, and ensure delivery quality.
Experience with Agile delivery and tooling (e.g., Jira-like tools) and leading Scrum activities.

Preferred / Highly Desired Qualifications:

Modern Java stack and frameworks, containerization, and CI/CD experience (e.g., Java 11/17+, Spring, Docker/Kubernetes, Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps).
Experience with emerging AI capabilities (LLM integration, RAG pipelines, agentic orchestration frameworks).
Cloud platform certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) and/or AI/ML certifications preferred.

Commitment to Diversity -
eTelligent Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nations origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, and any other characteristic provided in accordance with applicable, federal, state and local laws.

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Where is the Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer) position at eTelligent Group located?

This position is based in Bethesda, Maryland. eTelligent Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer) at eTelligent Group earn?

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When was the Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer) role at eTelligent Group posted?

This role was posted on May 8, 2026 (50 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.