Sr. Developer & Test Engineer / Task Lead

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Senior Developer & Test Engineer / Task Lead to lead software development, testing, release management, and operational support activities for a federal application environment. This role serves as the technical lead for application releases, maintenance, stakeholder coordination, and production support while acting as a liaison to Government Program Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead application releases from planning through deployment
• Oversee Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities and production support
• Coordinate technical teams, stakeholders, and release schedules
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with Government Program Managers and business stakeholders
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain applications using Microsoft technologies
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and application defects
• Lead release testing and validation activities
• Manage defect tracking, resolution, and reporting
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system testing, performance testing, and accessibility testing
• Manage requirements throughout the software development lifecycle
• Maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM/RTVM)
• Coordinate Change Control Board (CCB) and Change Review Board (CRB) activities
• Ensure successful deployment of controlled releases into production environments

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Developer, Technical Lead, or equivalent role
• Demonstrated leadership of software releases, testing efforts, and production support activities
• Experience managing requirements and traceability using RTM, RTVM, or similar methodologies
• Experience working with Government Program Managers, business owners, and technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to balance hands-on development with testing and release leadership responsibilities
• C#.NET
• ASP.NET
• .NET Framework
• Visual Studio
• JavaScript
• AJAX
• HTML/XML
• Object-Oriented Design and Development (OOD/OOP)
• UML and software design methodologies
• IBM DOORS
• Rational Quality Manager (RQM)
• ALM / Micro Focus Quality Center
• Rational Team Concert
• StarTeam
• LoadRunner
• Quick Test Professional (QTP)
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Transact-SQL (T-SQL)
• Crystal Reports
• Business Objects
• Database administration and design experience
• Windows Server Administration
• Internet Information Services (IIS)
• System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)
• Application server operations and monitoring
• Security patch coordination and deployment support
• Section 508 Compliance Testing
• JAWS, ZoomText, Nuance Dragon
• Accessibility remediation and validation tools
• FISMA and NIST compliance experience
• Strong preference for candidates with experience supporting: IRS, Treasury, Department of Justice (DOJ), Law Enforcement Agencies, Other highly regulated federal environments