What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tech Lead – Principal Software Engineer position at RMantra Solutions?
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 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
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