Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer

AnaVation

AnaVation

51-200 employees

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Huntsville, AL, USA

Hybrid

Remote until space is ready; on-site work in Huntsville, Alabama required eventually; must reside within commuting distance.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kotlin
gRPC
Rust
Python
JavaScript
Node.js
Java
Postgres
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Cybersecurity
CloudFormation
Go
Terraform
REST APIs

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Requirements
  • B.S. in Computer Science or related field, plus 7 years of relevant experience with software and/or system development in high demand production environment
  • Understanding of software engineering best practices
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to support consistent, repeatable, and secure deployment of mission-critical systems
  • Experience supporting and maintaining application codebases deployed across hybrid architectures (cloud and on-prem), with familiarity in network virtualization technologies
  • Familiarity with cloud solutions in federal environments
  • Experience with Golang, Post Gres, Python, NodeJS, Rust, and/or Java Script
  • Experience with basic scripting
  • Experience conducting code reviews (G, Kotlin, Java) and test plan reviews
  • Experience designing, implementing, and integrating APIs using modern communication protocols (e.g., REST, gRPC)
  • Experience troubleshooting issues and working with team to resolve
  • Ability to collaborate in system design, requirements analysis, and work product review to ensure sound technical solutions
  • Ability to create plans to ensure that necessary maintenance to support system health is performed regularly
  • Ability to perform system level design and configuration of products including determination of cloud computer unit, operating system, and other platform specs
  • Understanding of cybersecurity best practices
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to operate successfully onsite with our customer and team in a fast pasted operational environment
  • An existing Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI accesses with a polygraph
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership in the planning, investigation, design, implementation, and management of a cloud-based information system
  • Provide guidance and oversight for our high performing technical team
  • Interface daily with key government personnel and stakeholders at all levels
  • Ensure taskings are completed
  • Ensure overall delivery excellence
  • This position will eventually be on site with our customer in Huntsville, Alabama; candidate will work remotely until space is ready
  • Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance to Huntsville should describe how they would satisfy this requirement
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of VoIP architectures, signaling protocols, and configuration of provider services (e.g., Vonage)
  • Proficiency with Twilio APIs and associated documentation
  • Experience in an agile environment
  • Familiarity with government ATO process

AnaVation provides IT engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on complex technical and analytical challenges. It works by delivering contract-based projects that cover intelligence collection and processing, analytical systems, big data solutions, and cybersecurity, using cross-disciplinary engineering teams (called AnaVators) to tailor solutions to government needs. The company differentiates itself through a government-focused, cost-effective approach, deep technical expertise, and a values-driven culture that emphasizes building long-term partnerships and strong customer trust. Its goal is to help federal agencies improve operational efficiency, security, and decision-making by solving difficult technical problems and delivering reliable, mission-critical software and systems.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DOJ awarded AnaVation a February 2026 cybersecurity BPA worth $10.19M potential.
  • FBI bought AnaVation's Experience Scheduler in June 2025 for $324,725.
  • Washington Business Journal named AnaVation a 2026 Best Places to Work.

What critics are saying

  • FBI and DOJ concentration leaves revenue exposed if ITSSS-2 share slips in 2026.
  • The GSA MAS period ended January 2026, forcing replacement sales motions.
  • Small-business status can break if growth or acquisitions trigger set-aside disqualification.

What makes AnaVation unique

  • AnaVation holds FBI ITSSS-2, an eight-year $8B DOJ buying channel.
  • AnaVation won DoD SHIELD, a $151B IDIQ spanning missile defense work.
  • AnaVation earned CMMC Level 2, strengthening its federal cyber credentials.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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