As an IT Services Lead, you play a pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape of organizations. Your mission is to design, develop, and optimize software applications that drive business operations. Beyond mere functionality, you ensure that these applications align with business requirements, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

As an IT Services Lead you will:

• Be the software architect liaison between the development team and senior architect.
• Work to resolve technical challenges, drive timely delivery, and meet our quality objectives.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP).
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of an IT Services Lead:

• Design and Development: You create technical specifications and architectural blueprints for software applications. These serve as the guiding framework for developers during the implementation phase.
• Code Reviews: You conduct thorough code reviews to maintain quality standards and adherence to best practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with stakeholders, you understand business needs and translate them into robust application designs.
• Scalability and Adaptability: You ensure that applications can evolve seamlessly to meet changing business requirements.
• Integration: You focus on the compatibility and seamless integration of software components.
• Streamlining Processes: By automating tasks, you enhance efficiency and save valuable time for recruiters and applicants.
• Azure: provide support for compute, network, and storage issues on both AWS and Azure.
• Design and implement machine learning models.
• Develop advanced AI applications.
• Optimize algorithms for efficiency and accuracy.

• Bachelors Degree
• 11+ years technical experience
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in software architecture, design patterns, and development frameworks.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of organizational goals and how technology supports them.
• Communication: Effective communication with stakeholders, developers, and team members.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address complex challenges and find elegant solutions.
• Adaptability: Keeping pace with technological advancements and industry trends.
• Education: Typically, a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Relevant experience in software development, architecture, or related roles.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.
Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - 120,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.