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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 16, 2026. The Leading Path scores B on the Alion truth index.

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The Leading Path is a technology services company supporting cleared national security programs with data engineering, systems engineering, cloud and network engineering and software development. Its vacancies require top secret clearances with polygraph and include data engineers, data scientists, cleared network engineers and intelligence recruiters. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States.

The Software Engineering Lead will manage the design and development of complex new software products. In addition to being a hands-on developer with experience in business intelligence, analytics, data science, and data products. The ideal candidate will have strong command of the principles of large-scale database development, data modeling, data mapping, data testing, data quality, and documentation preparation. The lead must have firsthand technical expertise in a variety of big data technologies to develop robust scalable data platforms and solutions that can manage large datasets.

Key Responsibilities

 Research, design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide systems and/or application software.

 Resolve complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations.

 Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity

 Research emerging technologies to determine impact on application execution.

 Resolve various tasks as prioritized by the team product owner.

 Engage in the complete software development lifecycle, operating within well-defined parameters.

 Take ownership of delivering enhancements within a system or application.

 Break down sizable tasks into manageable units for execution and provide LOE estimations.

 Collaborate with fellow software engineers to create and document optimal technical designs.

 Build software solutions where the solution is not clearly defined but always prioritizing customer needs.

 Resolve obstacles for the development team, working collaboratively with the Product Owner, technical leadership, and other engineers.

 Advise hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements

 Prepare reports on analyses, findings, and project progress.

 Provide guidance and work leadership to less experienced software engineers

Requirements

Required Skills:

 5+ years of professional software development experience.

 Java Development experience

 Angular Front-End (similar front end experience will substitute)

DESIRED SKILLS:

 Python Development experience

Benefits

Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!

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