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Lead Software Engineer — Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and integrating complex software and cloud-based systems. You will work at the intersection of software engineering, cloud infrastructure, systems architecture, and mission-focused technology delivery.
This role requires strong hands-on engineering expertise, the ability to guide cross-functional teams, and the judgment to translate customer needs into scalable, secure, and reliable technical solutions. You will help shape system architecture, support cloud and software modernization initiatives, mentor technical teams, and contribute to the delivery of high-impact solutions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities may include cloud engineering, full-stack development, containerized deployments, data engineering, architecture planning, compliance support, and stakeholder communication.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
- 10 years of experience in software development, product development, systems engineering, or systems integration
- Experience with cloud engineering, PaaS, SaaS, containerized environments, and full-stack software development
- Strong programming experience in object-oriented languages such as Java, C#, C , or Python
- Ability to design, develop, test, and integrate complex systems and software solutions
- Experience working with cross-functional engineering, operations, architecture, and business teams
- Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and support architecture decision-making
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum Secret Security Clearance required
- Must be able to pass a background check
Nice to Have:
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Experience with Azure or other DoD cloud environments
- Experience with DoD cloud offerings such as Platform One, Cloud One, or similar environments
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Angular, React, or Vue
- Experience writing SQL queries and working with database-driven applications
- Experience with data engineering, ETL, data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics pipelines
- Experience with tools such as Rational DOORS or Siemens Teamcenter
- Experience supporting proposals, technical assessments, trade-off analysis, and client-facing technical briefings
- Ability to apply commercial technology experience to military, defense, or government mission environments
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Software development: 10 years (Required)
Security clearance:
- Secret (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
Salary : $120,000 - $180,000