Hybrid role for Chief Engineer

Crintell Technologies LLC; Crystal Hill (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Maania seeks a Chief Engineer to shape and govern the software architecture of our enterprise applications. The role demands a veteran leader who can own non-functional requirements, drive secure by design practices, and set technical direction across backend, API, and front-end layers.

You will collaborate with security, DevSecOps, and compliance stakeholders while guiding architecture reviews and delivering robust, scalable systems. On-site in Arlington, VA with active clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years in an architect/technical-authority role.
• Proven ability to design and evolve complex modular systems with ownership of non-functional requirements.
• Experience acting as a technical gatekeeper through architecture reviews and sign-offs.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevSecOps and QA engineering functions in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Define secure, high-performance backend and API architecture using .NET Core.
• Guide front-end architecture patterns in Angular for enterprise applications.

Skills

Software architecture

Technical leadership

DevSecOps

QA engineering

NET/.NET Core

Angular

Performance optimization

Security design

Architecture reviews

Threat modeling

Tools

Azure AKS

Job description

Our client is looking for a Chief Engineer. If you are interested, Please help me with your expected salary range.Location: Arlington, VAClearance: Active Secret ClearanceJob Classification: Full TimeREQUIRED EXPERIENCE:10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years in an architect or technical-authority role on enterprise applications.Proven experience designing, evaluating, and evolving complex modular or multi-component software systems, including ownership of non-functional requirements.Demonstrated experience acting as a technical gatekeeper or quality authority, such as architecture review or technical sign-off before work enters a delivery pipeline.Experience managing or directing DevSecOps and/or QA engineering functions.Strong command of engineering best practices, performance considerations, and secure application design.Strong proficiency in modern .NET / .NET Core for backend and API architecture.Strong proficiency in Angular for enterprise front-end architecture and design patterns.Demonstrated ability to assess existing systems, identify technical risk, and recommend practical improvement paths.DESIRED EXPERIENCE:Experience designing systems for RMF / ATO readiness in DoD or other regulated environments.Familiarity with DoD cyber workforce qualification frameworks, including DoD 8140 and legacy 8570.Familiarity with CMMC Level 2 / NIST 800-171 control requirements as applied to engineering and infrastructure environments.Experience partnering with security, DevSecOps, and compliance stakeholders to support authorization and production readiness.Familiarity with Azure deployment environments, including AKS (Azure GCC High experience a plus).Familiarity with integrating ML/AI components into enterprise .NET applications.