Tech Lead – Principal Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities * Engineering * Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes * Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals * Lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured) * Experience with software development languages/environments such as:  JavaScript. GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Python, JavaScript, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform * Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible and Bitbucket. * Implement DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and security controls * Implement software release version control, provide release management support throughout a software product’s life cycle (initial software development through promotion to Test, QA and Production Environments), ensuring the consistency and reliability of software builds * Organizational & Technical Leadership * Define and drive long-term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams * Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions * Serve as a senior technical authority and escalation point for cross-team and cross-domain issues * Champion engineering excellence, including automated testing, CI/CD, reliability, and security * Establish standards, best practices, and governance for software development * Guide the responsible adoption of generative AI tools across engineering teams * People Management & Leadership Development
* Lead, manage, and develop senior engineers and technical teams
* Own performance management, career development, succession planning, and talent growth
* Build and sustain a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture
* Coach leaders on effective team management, delivery, and technical decision-making * Delivery & Execution
* Own delivery outcomes across multiple Agile teams, ensuring predictability and quality
* Partner with product and business stakeholders to align roadmaps, priorities, and execution
* Ensure effective Agile practices, metrics, and continuous improvement using Jira
* Balance near-term delivery with long-term platform and technical investments
* Incorporate customer feedback, operational insights, and data to drive product improvements * Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration
* Act as a key engineering representative in cross-functional and leadership discussions
* Communicate technical vision, risks, and progress to senior leadership
* Influence product strategy through deep understanding of users and technical constraints
* Drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and operations Basic Qualifications * Candidate must Currently have a TS/SCI * BA and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. * Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems * Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills * Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices * Experience with software development languages/environments such as:  JavaScript. GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Python, JavaScript, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform * Hands-on full-SDLC Agile Software Development experience, including full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment * Experience designing, building, and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools) * Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills * Experience working in a high op-temp, top secret environment * Previous experience tracking projects in Jira or equivalent Agile Project Management software * Experience with the following technologies: * GitHub * Gradle * PowerShell * Java Full Stack * Oracle 19c * Webservices Preferred Qualifications * Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners * Experience designing, developing, and deploying software in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).