Full-Time
Application Development Lead
Posted on 10/31/2025
Redhorse
201-500 employees
Government consulting with AI-driven digital transformation
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Chantilly, VA, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
 Software Engineering (1) |
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- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information with Polygraph clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity
- 5+ years programming experience in programming languages and web application technologies and integration
- 6+ years in application design and development of classified Intelligence Community systems
- 6+ years combined experience in Sponsor's Amazon Web Services environment, cloud systems administration, cloud environment management, and compliance assessments
- Experience with Agile requirements management and sprint planning
- Certified in Amazon Web Services or equivalent cloud technology
- Experience with Threat Modeling (TMOD) Archer) design and development
- Experience with Secure Development Operations such as continuous integration/continuous deployment and testing suites
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of the web-based tool using AWS cloud services on Sponsor's classified systems
- Drive and implement application architecture to ensure reliability and compliance with Sponsor and federal requirements
- Oversee coding standards, code reviews, and quality assurance practices
- Implement secure software development techniques, incorporating encryption, user authentication, and role-based access control
- Drive the integration of application programming interfaces, databases, and other services to support functionality for non-technical users
- Programmatically interface with third-party systems for asynchronous request and response exchange
- Work closely with the Information Technology Project Manager and Sponsor stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Continuously improve system reliability, monitoring, and automation
- Master’s degree in any of the above fields
- Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira or Confluence
- 10+ years’ experience working in the Intelligence Community
- Experience programming with AngularJS, JavaScript, Java, HTML, CSS
- Experience with relational databases and NoSQL data solutions, SQL, and other query languages
- Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, or similar solutions
Redhorse helps government agencies improve operations using data and technology, applying digital transformation and AI across National Security, Networking Technology and Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment. Its offerings are advisory and implementation services, delivered through project-based engagements and long-term partnerships rather than physical products. The company differentiates itself through close collaboration with clients, deep sector expertise, and a focus on mission-critical outcomes that require security and regulatory compliance. The goal is to enable safer, more efficient, and data-driven government operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2008
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GSA Schedule 07F134GA streamlines federal IT procurement contracts.
- $14M Air Force SAF/CDM contract extends IDEA platform use through 2026.
- Blue Delta Capital's 2024 investment fuels national security growth acquisitions.
What critics are saying
- Zangardi retirement disrupts Mannakee integration, causing national security delays.
- Allied Associates tools trigger DoD compliance violations within 9 months.
- FY2027 DoD cuts squeeze $97.5M revenue as Leidos wins GSA recompetes.
What makes Redhorse unique
- Redhorse's IDEA platform aggregates ISR data from 50+ sources for defense decisions.
- IDPaaS transforms raw data into reusable intelligence products for national security.
- Combines AI/ML with acquired DevSecOps from Mannakee for federal defense solutions.
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↑ 1%Redhorse Corporation has acquired The Mannakee Group to enhance its capabilities in providing innovative solutions for federal defense and national security. The Mannakee Group, based in Kensington, Maryland, is known for its advanced software development and DevSecOps practices. This acquisition will combine Mannakee's expertise with Redhorse's AI/ML capabilities to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions. Mannakee's leadership will continue to drive growth within Redhorse's National Security portfolio.
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 18, 2025 - Redhorse Corporation today announced the strategic acquisition of The Mannakee Group, enhancing its position as a premier provider of innovative solutions for the federal defense and national security communities.
In a related development, Redhorse announced the promotion of Noah Klemm from chief delivery officer to president, effective immediately.
Redhorse has expanded the leadership team within its national security practice with the appointment of Michael Rauseo as vice president of national security growth and Lance Orr as VP of national security operations.
Matthew Dost, formerly general counsel and director of contracts at Allied Associates International, has been named general counsel and vice president of compliance at Redhorse.