Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is seeking an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer – Application Enhancements Lead to join a program team responsible for building, modernizing, and sustaining mission-critical applications for a Department of War (DoW) customer.
In this role, you will lead a small team of software engineers delivering enhancements and new capabilities to production Java and React applications. You will provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, from solution design and code reviews through testing and production release.
This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with team leadership while supporting applications critical to federal government operations.
Work Location and Schedule
Location: Hybrid. Reston, VA headquarters and approved remote locations within the United States, with on-site work at Government facilities in Northern Virginia and Maryland as required. Government-furnished equipment is used for all access to Government environments.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with core hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern. The team operates in two-week Agile sprints, including customer demonstrations each sprint.
Travel: 0–10%, within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Security Requirement: U.S. citizenship required. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance. An active Secret clearance or higher is strongly preferred and may allow an earlier start.
Compensation: $170,000–$180,000 base salary, depending on experience.
This position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated start in October 2026.
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is a leading small business in technology, engineering, and management consulting. We are the innovative and agile force behind strategic solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and safeguard our nation across Aerospace, Defense, and National Security sectors.
For over 25 years, CS has been a trusted partner for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies delivering vital IT, security, and project management services.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adherence to CMMI-DEV ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001-1:2013 standards. CS boasts company highlights that include:
At CS, we know our success stems from our talented team. That’s why we prioritize the wellbeing and growth of our employees, fostering a positive culture centered on innovation, engagement, and career development.
Benefits: Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.
Concept Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Concept Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We create and support Mission-Critical solutions that keep our country safe, in the areas of Aerospace, Law Enforcement, and Weather. We are experts in delivering fiscally responsible and innovative solutions through information technology, engineering, and management. We build new or modernize older systems by way of lift-and-shift and rapidly refactor legacy applications using microservices, APIs and highly responsive modern user interfaces. Through passion and innovation, our diverse and talented people are dedicated to our customers’ success. We seek to make the country safer by leveraging creative ideas and technologies delivered via agile and quality processes.
We have a proven track record of making the daily work of organizations measurably more productive, efficient, and innovative. We use proven program management methodologies and cutting-edge techniques in IT integration, system engineering, network management and business process automation to transform commercial and government organizations into efficient business information systems.
As a Small Business, we have a large footprint -- Every person who flies domestically connects with us and may not know it! We are proud of our footprint in support of IT systems at the Federal Aviation Administration. Our employees and the community have recognized us with prestigious awards including Best Places to Work in Virginia 2013-2018 and Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility 2013, Small Business Achievement Awards, The Washington Technology Fast 50 Ranking, DHS Small Business Achievement Awards, Winner of Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for 7 years, Deloitte Technology in North America Award, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fast 50.
