A-TEK, Inc.

Title: Senior Lead Developer Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC Job Description: Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission! A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees. The Senior Lead Developer serves as the technical leader for enterprise application development activities supporting a Federal civilian agency's Application Development and Support Services (ADSS) program. This position leads the design, development, modernization, integration, testing, deployment, and operational support of mission-critical business applications across Microsoft 365, Azure Government, and modern cloud-native platforms. The Senior Lead Developer provides hands-on technical leadership while mentoring development teams, establishing development standards, conducting code reviews, and ensuring software quality throughout the Agile software development lifecycle. The role is expected to balance new development with modernization of existing applications, leveraging Python, React, .NET, Microsoft Power Platform, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Azure cloud services. This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership - Lead software development efforts across multiple Agile development teams. - Serve as the senior technical authority for application design and implementation. - Establish development standards, coding guidelines, and engineering best practices. - Mentor and coach developers through design reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance. - Conduct peer code reviews and approve production-ready code. Application Development - Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise web applications. - Develop modern React-based user interfaces. - Design and develop scalable Python backend services and RESTful APIs. - Maintain and enhance existing C#/.NET applications while supporting long-term modernization initiatives. - Develop reusable software components and shared application services. - Integrate enterprise applications with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure services, and external systems. Cloud Modernization - Lead migration of legacy applications to modern cloud-native architectures. - Design scalable solutions using Azure Government services. - Support migration from SQL Server to PostgreSQL where appropriate. - Implement microservices, API-first architectures, and container-ready applications where applicable. - Participate in modernization assessments and technology roadmaps. Database Development - Design relational database schemas. - Develop SQL Server and PostgreSQL stored procedures, views, and optimized queries. - Support data migration and data quality initiatives. - Optimize application performance through database tuning. DevSecOps - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub. - Implement automated builds, testing, and deployments. - Integrate static and dynamic application security testing into development pipelines. - Maintain Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) for production releases. - Support infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment practices. Software Quality - Develop automated unit, integration, and regression tests. - Ensure all development complies with secure coding standards. - Support Section 508 accessibility compliance. - Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives. - Resolve production issues and perform root cause analysis. Security & Compliance - Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities. - Remediate security vulnerabilities identified through automated scanning or penetration testing. - Ensure compliance with: - FISMA - NIST SP 800-53 - Zero Trust principles - Federal secure software development requirements - Agency security policies Documentation - Produce technical design documentation. - Maintain system architecture documentation. - Document APIs and integration specifications. - Develop deployment guides and operational runbooks. - Maintain software configuration documentation. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline. - Minimum 10 years of professional software development experience. - Minimum 5 years supporting Federal Government IT systems. - Demonstrated experience leading software development teams. - Experience delivering enterprise applications using Agile methodologies. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. Required Technical Skills Programming Languages - Python - C# - .NET - JavaScript/TypeScript - SQL Front-End Technologies - React - HTML5 - CSS3 - Responsive web design Backend Technologies - Python frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) - ASP.NET Core - REST API development - JSON/XML Databases - PostgreSQL - Microsoft SQL Server - Entity Framework - Dataverse Cloud Platforms - Microsoft Azure - Azure Government - Azure App Services - Azure Functions - Azure Storage - Azure Key Vault Microsoft Technologies - Microsoft 365 - Power Apps - Power Automate - Power Pages - Power BI - SharePoint Online - Microsoft Teams DevOps - Git - Azure DevOps - GitHub - CI/CD pipelines - Automated testing - Infrastructure as Code concepts Preferred Qualifications - Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate - Security+ - Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Preferred Experience Experience supporting one or more of the following: - Azure Government (GCC/GCC High) - Microsoft Dynamics 365 - Power Platform enterprise development - Federal cloud modernization initiatives - Legacy application modernization - API management platforms - Identity and Access Management (IAM) - OAuth/OpenID Connect - Microservices architecture - Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) - Enterprise records management systems - Section 508 accessibility compliance - FISMA Moderate or High systems - Authority to Operate (ATO) support - NIST cybersecurity controls - DevSecOps implementation - Enterprise CI/CD pipelines Desired Competencies - Technical leadership - Software architecture - Problem solving - Systems integration - Analytical thinking - Collaboration - Customer focus - Continuous improvement - Mentoring and coaching - Strong organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment Compensation Salary Range: $150,000 – $162,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on healthcare data processes that support critical regulatory functions. You will collaborate with dedicated professionals, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to improvements in public health systems. Candidates may use tools (including AI) for proofreading or formatting; however, using any tool to fabricate, exaggerate, or misrepresent qualifications, experience, or work product is not permitted. We may assess application materials for job-related technical depth, internal consistency, and demonstrated hands-on experience, including through follow-up questions, skills assessments, or reference checks. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process. For security and identity verification purposes, participants may be asked to temporarily disable virtual backgrounds during portions of the call. Misrepresentation or falsification may result in removal from further consideration. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process may request one. A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.

Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid, Bethesda/Rockville, MD, United States Job Description: Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission! A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees. A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation, delivering tailored solutions that enable federal agencies to succeed in a complex digital landscape. Through a digital-first strategy, A-TEK enhances mission capabilities by leveraging deep expertise in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our modern, secure, and automated approaches are designed to support federal operations with agility and resilience. We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in modern web application testing and automation. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Playwright and hands-on experience testing applications built with React, .NET, and Microsoft PowerApps. Exposure to Python-based automation frameworks, cloud environments, and federal projects—particularly NIH—is highly desirable. The ability to obtain and retain a public trust clearance is required for consideration. This is a hybrid role based in Bethesda, MD. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright. - Build scalable, maintainable test scripts for UI, API, and end-to-end testing. - Test applications developed with React, .NET, and PowerApps. - Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub. - Analyze test results, identify defects, and track issues to resolution using Jira. - Support testing efforts in AWS cloud environments. - Maintain test documentation and artifacts in SharePoint. - Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, including Section 508 Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience - 5+ years of QA automation experience - Strong expertise in Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred) - Experience testing React and .NET applications. - Hands-on experience with PowerApps testing - Proficiency in Python for automation or scripting - Experience with GitHub, Jira, AWS, and Entra (Azure AD) Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting NIH or other federal projects. - API testing experience (Postman, REST clients) - Knowledge of performance, security, and accessibility (ADA/Section 508) testing - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies - Experience with Docker and DevSecOps practices Compensation: Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities. Why Join Us? At A-TEK, you will be at the forefront of federal healthcare AI innovation, developing solutions that make EHR data more secure, accessible, and actionable. You will contribute to mission-critical projects that improve public health outcomes while working in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.