Lead Software Engineer, Data & DevSecOps

Stryker Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Arlington, VA is hiring a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to advance the CESO Secure Web Service on a modern, highly automated platform. You will help migrate to a high-security cloud and architect scalable, secure database solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.

You will drive DevSecOps practices, build CI/CD pipelines, and lead senior engineers while coordinating with product, design, and operations in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• BA and 12+ years of experience; degree may be substituted with experience.
• Proven track record leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in Oracle, SQL Server, Java, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps.
• Experience with DS&A design, modernization, and Tier III support in complex environments.
• Hands-on SDLC Agile software development and production deployment experience.
• Experience with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform in DevSecOps pipelines.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management, operating in high-tempo, top-secret environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and engineer database architectures to support modernization and cloud adoption.
• Translate mission outcomes into technical delivery plans and sprint goals.
• Develop, maintain, and evolve modernized database architectures for on-premises and cloud coexistence.
• Design, implement, test database solutions to improve scalability, security, and performance.
• Lead secure API development and data pipelines (structured/unstructured).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with Ansible and GitLab/Jira for release management.
• Define standards and governance for software development and security practices.
• Guide adoption of generative AI tools across engineering teams.
• Lead senior engineers and manage performance, career development, and succession planning.
• Coordinate across engineering, product, design, and operations to align roadmaps.

Skills

JavaScript

GitLab

Jenkins

Ansible Automation

Java

PSSQL

YAML

Terraform

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Cloud technologies

Full SDLC

Agile methodologies

Education

BA in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Bitbucket

Jira

Artifactory

Job description

Join the team transforming secure cloud operations for the future.

We’re seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington, VA. This effort is building a modern Secure Web Service (SWS) operation on a cutting-edge, highly automated platform designed to support a rapidly expanding customer base. In this role, you’ll help drive CESO’s migration to a high-security cloud environment, delivering key capabilities such as network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration. If you’re ready to make an impact on a mission-critical DISA program and work with a team shaping the next generation of secure enterprise services,

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engineering
  • Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes
  • Engineer and architect the database architecture to support modernization initiatives
  • Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals
  • Develop, maintain, and evolve a modernized database architecture aligned to modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption
  • Design, implement, and test database architecture solutions that improve scalability, resilience, security, and performance
  • Re-engineer and transition legacy databases to modernized architectures while enabling coexistence across on-premises and cloud ecosystems
  • Gather, define, and refine database and reporting requirements for internal and external users
  • Maintain enterprise architecture documentation and technical artifacts, including data models, SOPs, installation guides, and related engineering documentation
  • Lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured)
  • Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
  • Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Ansible and Bitbucket/Gitlab.
  • Implement DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and security controls
  • 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 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 have an active TS/SCI security clearance
• 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
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on technical experience in at least three of the following areas: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps
• Demonstrated experience supporting database engineering, architecture, modernization, and Tier III technical support functions in complex enterprise environments
• 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, 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:
  • Gradle
  • PowerShell
  • Java Full Stack
  • Oracle 19c
  • Apache HTTP
  • Apache Tomcat
  • Webservices

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners
• Prior experience leading database modernization and transformation initiatives involving legacy-to-modern platform migration, cloud adoption, or hybrid enterprise environments.
• Experience in high-availability, mission-critical, or large-scale federal enterprise systems requiring strong reliability, performance, and security.
• Demonstrated success leading teams responsible for database architecture standards, engineering governance, integration, and technical problem resolution.
• Experience working in environments that require close coordination with government stakeholders, cross-functional technical teams, and multiple contractors.

Original Posting:

June 3, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.