Excella is a leading provider of Agile software development and data and analytics solutions to clients in the federal, commercial and non-profit sectors. We believe that great work leads to greatthings -- our experts measure success by the positive impact we make on our clients, community, and colleagues. We are growing fast and need passionate, innovative people who love working with technology and are ready to make an impact. Here's what you can expect from us:
- Workplace sites look different for everyone - whether it's your home or the office, we believe in a flexible work/life balance that supports you regardless of your location. We offer a home office allowance that can be used for home officefurniture/equipment, a dailypass for a coworking space, etc. Our commute reimbursement plan has you covered for whether you bike, Metro, or drive to work.
- We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you.
- Regardless of what stage of life you're in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually - all available to you on your first day.
- Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
- Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella's TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we'll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
- With Excella's Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit, all employees receive an additional $25 per month to help offset the cost of internet access. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting you in staying connected and productive, no matter where you work.
- We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including travel and registration fees to attend classes and conferences.
- We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans.
As a Lead Consultant at Excella, you will not only develop high-quality software solutions but also provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members. You will guide project execution, ensuring alignment with client needs while upholding best practices in software development. Your ability to communicate effectively and lead within an Agile environment will be crucial to delivering impactful solutions. Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of software solutions for commercial and government clients.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members, fostering professional growth.
- Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and Agile methodologies are followed.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and maintainability.
- Advocate for the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and projects.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in software development, with a strong technical foundation.
- Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and experience with frameworks such as Angular or React.
- Experience working within Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to ensure optimum accessibility standards are met for users
- Proficiency working with automated test suites such as Jest and React Testing Library
- Experience with E2E test frameworks including Cypress, Puppeteer, and Selenium
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices.
- Experience leading teams and mentoring developers in a consulting or technical environment.
- Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
- Proficiency in Git-based workflows and software development lifecycle management.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge in implementing secure programming practices
- Experience working with server-side JavaScript environments and frameworks such as Node and Express.js
- Experience in full-stack development including asynchronous, parallel, and non-blocking programming techniques
Optional Qualifications
- Understanding of SQL, NoSQL and/or Document-based storage systems
- Understanding of trunk-based development practices such as using feature flags
- Knowledge in instrumenting an application for observability
- Experience with DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools like Jenkins, Codeship, TeamCity, Vagrant, Puppet, Chef, TravisCI, GoCD or similar
- Familiarity using GenAI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Github CoPilot
Excella is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Recruiting@excella.com or 703-840-8600.
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