Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead Back End/API Developer in Ashburn, VA. Key Tasks: * Lead backend development efforts, mentoring senior and junior developers in delivering mission-critical software * Lead Back End/API Developer will architect, develop, and optimize APIs and backend microservices to ensure seamless integration with front-end and mission systems * Oversee development using technologies such as AWS, PostgreSQL, RDS, S3 Buckets, Java Springboot, Node.js, and ELK stack * Design secure systems adhering to cybersecurity protocols for multi-classified networks * Plan and execute backend integration with cross-domain systems, SFTP, and other infrastructure elements * Collaborate with clients, operational test organizations, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission goals * As a Lead Back End/API Developer, you will ensure compliance with Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jira, and Confluence * Support software transition from MVP to operational readiness, meeting test and integration requirements * Prepare and communicate development roadmaps and technical plans to stakeholders