Principal Software Engineer / Tech Lead

Tetrad Digital Integrity; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetrad Digital Integrity in Arlington, VA is seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support CESO, migrating to a high-security cloud and delivering secure APIs, data pipelines, and monitoring services. You will lead multiple Agile teams, drive technical strategy, and establish standards while coaching senior engineers; onsite 5 days/week; active TS/SCI clearance required.

This role emphasizes DevSecOps, production deployments, and cross-functional collaboration with product, design,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• BA and 12 years of experience; degree may be waived with experience.
• Proven track record leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems.
• Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience with technologies including JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, Python, Java, SQL, YAML, and Terraform.
• Hands-on SDLC with end-to-end automation and production deployment.
• Experience building DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Ansible.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in high op-tempo, top-secret environments.
• Jira or similar Agile PM tooling experience.
• Experience with GitHub, Gradle, PowerShell, Java Full Stack, Oracle 19c, Webservices.

Responsibilities

• Drive CESO migration to a high-security cloud environment and deliver critical capabilities.
• Own delivery outcomes across multiple Agile teams with focus on quality and predictability.
• Define and drive long-term technical strategy and architectural direction.
• Oversee scalable, secure, maintainable software solutions; act as senior technical authority.
• Lead, manage, and develop senior engineers and technical teams; succession planning.
• Establish standards, governance, and best practices for software development; champion DevSecOps.
• Coach leaders on effective team management, delivery, and technical decision-making.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and operations; communicate progress to leadership.

Skills

Agile workflows

APIs

JavaScript

Python

Java

SQL

Terraform

Jenkins

Ansible

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

Ansible

Job description

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customers from increasing threats and vulnerabilities in this digital age.

TDI is 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.

This position is onsite 5 days/week in Arlington, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering

• Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes
• Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals
• Lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured)
• Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript. GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Python, JavaScript, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
• Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible and Bitbucket.
• 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 multiple 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must 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
• 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, Python, JavaScript, 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:
• GitHub
• Gradle
• PowerShell
• Java Full Stack
• Oracle 19c
• Webservices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying software in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).

PAY RANGE

The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000. This range is a good-faith estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, market data and applicable contract requirements, and may fall outside the posted range.

TDI does business with the federal government, which restricts employment to individuals who are either US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

"TDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with applicable federal laws."