Lead Engineer

Woven Solutions; Odenton (MD); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Woven Solutions in Odenton, MD seeks a Technical Lead to guide architecture, delivery, and integration within a larger federal system. You will lead the program’s technical resources and set a clear direction with customer architects.

This hands‑on role includes writing and reviewing code, creating architecture diagrams, solving tough engineering problems, and delivering production features when the team needs help; collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years building and shipping full‑stack web applications.
• Proficiency across the stack with a modern backend and React frontend.
• Strong knowledge of relational DBs (PostgreSQL) and REST/API design.
• Hands‑on experience with AI coding tools and good judgment on their use.
• US citizenship and ability to work on federal contracts.

Aufgaben

• Build full‑stack applications on Woven’s AI platform (Python/Django, FastAPI, React/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis).
• Take features from idea to production deployment and own quality at every layer.
• Use AI coding tools to accelerate work, then review and harden the code.
• Connect Woven apps to customer systems (identity, data stores, APIs).
• Deploy on customer infrastructure, including air‑gapped/high‑side networks.
• Set up CI/CD, tests, and validation to confirm system viability before/after deployment.
• Debug across stack, from frontend to OS and network, often with limited connectivity.
• Document architectures, APIs, and runbooks for internal and customer teams.

Kenntnisse

Full-stack Web

Python/Django

React/TypeScript

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

AI coding tools

Linux/CLI

Docker

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation / CDK

Git

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Role summary: We are hiring a Technical Lead to guide the architecture, delivery, and integration of our program component within a much larger federal system. You will lead the program’s technical resources, set a clear technical direction, and work with customer architects and other teams to make that direction executable.

This is a hands‑on player/coach role. You will develop architecture diagrams that show how our component connects to the broader system, explain technical decisions and risks to executive leadership, and participate in the larger program’s SAFe planning processes. You will write code, review code, solve difficult engineering problems, and build production features when the team needs your help.

What You Will Do

• Build full‑stack applications, including backend services, APIs, data models, and front‑end interfaces, on Woven’s AI platform (Python/Django, FastAPI, React/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Take features from first idea through production deployment, and own their quality at every layer
• Use AI coding tools like Cursor to work faster, then review, test, and harden the code they produce
• Connect Woven applications to customer systems, including identity management, enterprise data stores, workflow engines, and existing APIs
• Deploy and configure applications on customer‑designated infrastructure, including air‑gapped and high‑side networks
• Build deployment tooling for disconnected environments, such as offline package repositories, container images, and automated install scripts
• Set up CI/CD, automated tests, and validation suites that confirm the system works before and after deployment
• Debug problems anywhere in the stack, from the front end and application logic down to the database, OS, and network, often with no internet access
• Document architectures, APIs, and runbooks for both internal teams and customer technical staff

Work Environment

This role is based in Odenton, MD. A lot of the build work happens on low‑side, but integration and deployment require hands‑on access to classified systems that cannot be accessed remotely, so you will need to be on‑site at customer facilities primarily.

Travel is moderate. Expect 15–25% to Woven’s Virginia office and occasionally other locations for integration and deployment work. Some travel may be on short notice for operational needs.

Schedule: Monday – Friday. Occasional off‑hours availability for deployment windows or customer‑critical incidents.

Requirements

• 5+ years building and shipping full‑stack web applications
• Proficiency across the stack, with a modern backend framework (Python/Django or FastAPI preferred) and a front‑end framework (React/TypeScript preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), REST/API design (OpenAPI), and web application architecture
• Hands‑on experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) and good judgment about when to rely on them
• Experience taking an application from initial build through production deployment
• Proficiency with Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), Git, and command‑line development workflows
• Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment
• Strong troubleshooting skills, comfortable debugging across the application, OS, network, and data layers
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Prior software work on federal contracts (USCYBERCOM, USSS, FBI, DHS, IC, or DoD)
• U.S. citizenship (required for clearance)
• Experience integrating applications into enterprise or government customer environments (identity, SSO, data pipelines)
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Cloudformation or CDK) and CI/CD pipelines
• Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying multi‑service or AI/ML applications in restricted or disconnected networks
• Experience building AI/ML features such as model inference, vector search, or LLM‑backed functionality
• Background with NIST 800‑171, RMF, or DISA STIG compliance