Demo

Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer)

eTelligent Group
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
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.

Salary.com Estimation for Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer) in Bethesda, MD
$147,938 to $182,226
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$88,984 - $115,784
Income Estimation: 
$111,369 - $141,168
Income Estimation: 
$117,871 - $153,580
Income Estimation: 
$109,939 - $144,341
Income Estimation: 
$114,500 - $144,633
Income Estimation: 
$155,218 - $198,966
Income Estimation: 
$188,900 - $249,994
Income Estimation: 
$187,890 - $240,773
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at eTelligent Group

  • eTelligent Group Holyoke, MA
  • Company Overview: Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalab... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • eTelligent Group Bethesda, MD
  • Company Overview: Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalab... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • eTelligent Group Rockville, MD
  • Company Overview: Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalab... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Application Programmer – Lead (Lead Developer) jobs in the Bethesda, MD area that may be a better fit.

  • Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC Mc Lean, VA
  • Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Business System Solutions Leesburg, VA
  • About Business System Solutions Business System Solutions is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is a trusted provider o... more
  • 5 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!