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Lead Developer

GXM ConsultingMark Center – Alexandria | Va ($Exp_36/ Remote | Local), Virginia, United States | Worldwide | Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
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Full-timeDescriptionGXM Consulting is seeking a Lead Developer to support the sustainment, modernization, and enhancement of enterprise applications in a mission-critical environment. This role focuses on stabilizing and evolving existing software platforms while enabling their integration into broader enterprise workflows. The successful candidate will support end-to-end system operations, including incident resolution, security patching, and modular code enhancements to meet evolving functional requirements.

This role requires strong collaboration with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and Agile development teams to ensure legacy platforms continue to meet mission and operational needs. This position is Local, On-site/Hybrid, with Ad-Hoc Telework Possible. Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or High School Degree + 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in software development, with a focus on application sustainment and technical troubleshooting.
  • Experience working with legacy systems, including updating or refactoring older codebases for performance, security, or compliance.
  • Proficiency in scripting and back-end languages such as Java, C#, Python, or similar.
  • Familiarity with traditional relational databases and legacy data models.
  • Ability to respond to production incidents, analyze root causes, and implement resolutions.
  • Experience developing and deploying patches, security updates, and performance optimizations.

Desired Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Prior experience modernizing legacy applications or migrating to cloud-native environments.
  • Understanding of secure configuration management and continuous integration practices.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure dependencies, including system logs, services, and environment variables.
  • Experience supporting applications in compliance-bound environments (e.g., FISMA, RMF, STIGs).
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid Agile environment with iterative enhancements, defect fixes, and integration support.

GXM reserves the right to forward all materials submitted with applications to third parties that may be involved in the evaluation process.An employee’s compensation and benefits are personal information. GXM will not discharge, or in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 41 CFR § 60-1.35GXM is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or military status.

Life at GXM Consulting

We are a Veteran-owned company of skilled engineers and technical experts that focus on innovative solutions to complex problems. Our disciplined team uses proven processes, technical expertise and management techniques to rapidly develop low cost, high value technical solutions for our customers. We leverage leading-edge technologies to help our customers improve the way they operate.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Passion for high-quality code2. Challenging problems and making a difference for end users3. Fun and passionate professionals4. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer matching, Flexible Spending Account, employer-paid parking, flexible Paid Time Off policy, and 11 Federal holidays.

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