Lead Full Stack Developer

About Two Six Technologies

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world's most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what's possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a Lead Full Stack Developer to join our team. The team is composed of intellectual individuals, passionate about developing reverse engineering tooling, system architecture, technical leadership, and complex software implementation. The team is growing and looking for someone with a full‑stack background who has an understanding of how to synthesize program requirements into actionable tasks and lead technical teams through implementation and scaling.

• Location: In‑person at our Arlington, VA office, with a planned transition to our Herndon, VA lab facility in the future. Candidates must be able to commute to both locations.
• Technology Stack: Modern frontend frameworks, Python, and cloud‑based architectures.

Responsibilities (What you will do)

• Serve as a technical lead, bridging the gap between high‑level visionary goals and tactical implementation for critical national security research programs.
• Support the Principal Investigator by breaking down complex deliverables into actionable tasks and overseeing the full‑stack development process from inception to deployment.
• Lead technical implementation teams 100% in‑office, with a primary focus on hands‑on lab operations in Arlington and occasional travel to Herndon.
• Ensure the successful completion of program deliverables through sound technical judgment and the leadership of functional engineering staff.

Basic Qualifications (What you will need)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 7+ years of experience in a similar software engineering role (extensive experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for a specific degree).
• Proven ability to lead the planning and execution of technical tasks, including task prioritization, schedule management, and providing direction to other team members.
• Advanced proficiency in development programming languages such as Python and JavaScript, with extensive experience working in Linux‑based environments.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, including version control (git), containerization and scaling (Kubernetes), and CI/CD automated tools (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and be willing to work 100% in person and in a lab environment.
• Ability and willingness to work in‑person at our Arlington, VA office, and transition to our Herndon, VA lab facility in the future.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have)

• Experience designing and deploying scalable applications within AWS, OpenStack, or other cloud‑based architectures.
• Strong professional experience with modern frontend frameworks, specifically Vue.js.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code practices and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or OpenTofu to optimize service delivery.
• Prior experience supporting DoD or national security R&D projects, particularly in transitioning technology to operational end‑users.
• Demonstrated success in providing technical mentorship and guidance to junior and staff‑level engineering staff.

Security Clearance

• Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.

Application Links & Resources

• Other Opportunities: [Two Six Technologies Opportunities] – view all current openings.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please email accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed accommodations.

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