AI-Driven Program Tech Lead: Strategy & Architecture

Wilcore Technologies, Inc.; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilcore Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Program Tech Lead to provide overarching technical direction for a large-scale, multi-disciplinary program. This leadership role emphasizes strategy, collaboration across contracting teams, and AI-enabled software delivery.

You will act as a technical compass for a matrixed organization spanning front end, back end, data, and AI systems, guiding discipline leads and driving secure, scalable architecture in a modern ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of agentic coding tools and context engineering.
• Proven experience designing and overseeing large-scale AWS-based systems.
• Broad lifecycle knowledge with deep expertise in 1–2 core areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching technical direction for a large, multi-disciplinary program.
• Coach developers on modern toolchains and context engineering for faster delivery.
• Balance strategic architecture with delivering incremental value and lean MVPs.
• Negotiate scope and LOE with government stakeholders and product teams.
• Guide cross-disciplinary teams including frontend, backend, data, and AI.

Skills

AI Native Mindset

AWS & Architecture

T-Shaped Leadership

Systems Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Pragmatism & Agility

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Wilcore Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Program Tech Lead to provide overarching technical direction for a large-scale, multi-disciplinary program. This leadership role emphasizes strategy, collaboration across contracting teams, and AI-enabled software delivery.

You will act as a technical compass for a matrixed organization spanning front end, back end, data, and AI systems, guiding discipline leads and driving secure, scalable architecture in a modern ecosystem.