Tech Lead – Principal Software Engineer

• US Citizens Only • Location: This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site. • Clearance: DOD Top Secret/SCI

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).

If you are interested, please send an email to HR@rmantras.com