Technical Lead

Role overview

Lead the architecture and delivery of secure, scalable software systems supporting complex public-sector missions. This senior hands-on engineering role spans system design, backend development, modernization, deployment, and operational support, while setting technical direction and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities - Lead software design, development, and modernization across the full delivery lifecycle. - Build maintainable backend applications and REST or GraphQL APIs. - Guide architecture reviews, system design discussions, and technical decisions. - Partner with product, architecture, infrastructure, and DevSecOps teams on integrated solutions. - Diagnose application, integration, and performance issues; support cloud modernization and platform improvements. - Promote secure development, code quality, automated testing, CI/CD practices, and engineering standards; mentor less experienced engineers.

Requirements - U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. - 9+ years of software engineering experience, including enterprise application development. - Strong hands-on skills in Java, Spring Boot, OpenJDK, GraphQL, and REST APIs. - Experience with distributed systems, microservices, integrations, and scalable enterprise applications. - Knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, cloud-native development on AWS or Azure, and CI/CD workflows. - Understanding of secure software development and API security, plus strong technical communication and leadership skills.

Nice to have

Experience with Docker or Kubernetes, event-driven or serverless architecture, Zero Trust principles, or federal government systems. A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is requested.

Benefits and work setup

The position offers remote work, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, a 401(k) with matching, paid time off, continuing education support, wellness funding, and incentive programs.