Technical Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise software systems that support federal mission requirements.

• Drive engineering initiatives throughout the complete software development lifecycle, from architecture to deployment.

• Create scalable, secure, and maintainable backend applications utilizing modern engineering best practices.

• Architect and develop APIs using REST and GraphQL technologies.

• Facilitate system design discussions, architecture reviews, and crucial technical decision-making processes.

• Collaborate with product, architecture, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams to provide cohesive technical solutions.

• Diagnose complex application, integration, and system performance challenges.

• Contribute to initiatives in cloud modernization, application refactoring, and enhancements in platform engineering.

• Guide junior and mid-level engineers while establishing engineering standards and best practices.

• Ensure secure software delivery, code quality, testing automation, and integration of CI/CD pipelines.

• Convert business and mission requirements into actionable technical implementation strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be US Citizens and capable of obtaining Public Trust clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Over 9 years of professional experience in software engineering, particularly in enterprise application development.

• Strong practical experience with Java, Spring Boot, OpenJDK, GraphQL, and REST APIs.

• Proven experience in designing distributed systems, microservices, integrations, and scalable enterprise applications.

• Comprehensive understanding of software architecture, system design, design patterns, and engineering best practices.

• Experience in building cloud-native applications in AWS or Azure environments.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, source control, and DevSecOps workflows.

• Knowledge of secure software development principles, API security, and application security best practices.

• Experience in troubleshooting production systems, performance tuning, and providing operational support.

• Strong communication skills and technical leadership capabilities.

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes), event-driven architecture, or serverless platforms.

• Awareness of Zero Trust principles and secure systems integration.

• Experience working with federal government agencies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post).

• Competitive Compensation Package.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) plan with 4% matching.

• Generous PTO vacation policy.

• Annual Continuing Education budget.

• Wellness Budget provided annually.

• Bonus Incentive Programs (including employee referrals and performance-based rewards).