Principal Software Engineer Tech Lead

Join the team transforming secure cloud operations for the future.

Were seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington VA. This effort is building a modern Secure Web Service (SWS) operation on a cuttingedge highly automated platform designed to support a rapidly expanding customer this role youll help drive CESOs migration to a highsecurity cloud environment delivering key capabilities such as network and communication services monitoring services and system administration. If youre ready to make an impact on a missioncritical DISA program and work with a team shaping the next generation of secure enterprise services apply today!

This position is based in Arlington VA and is 100% on-site.

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 products 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 an active TS/SCI security clearance

• 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 DISAs support to mission partners

• Experience designing developing and deploying software in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).

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