Remote Tech Lead & Principal Engineer, RFID Systems

LMI

United States

On-site

USD 100,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

LMI is seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Tech Lead (Army) to steer technical direction and inspire a team of developers building front-end React apps and Java Spring Boot services for Army logistics with RFID hardware.

You will mentor engineers, design scalable secure software in Azure, orchestrate Docker/Kubernetes deployments, and engage Army stakeholders for DoD-ready solutions. 8+ years, Security+ and DoD familiarity required.

Qualifications

8+ years of software engineering experience delivering enterprise applications.
Experience leading development teams and mentoring engineers.
Strong experience with React, Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript/TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
Experience deploying applications in Microsoft Azure.
Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
Active Security+ certification.
Familiarity with Army or DoD enterprise network environments.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer engagement skills.
Experience leading agile teams and managing backlogs.
Top-on-t‑communication skills to manage stakeholders, inspire teams, and advocate for the product.
U.S. citizenship required. Ability to obtain a Secret clearance (Active clearance preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead by Example: Architect scalable, secure software solutions while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and establishing engineering best practices.
Hands-On Development: Design and develop modern React applications integrated with Java Springboot services, building responsive user interfaces for desktops, ruggedized tablets, and handheld devices operating in Army environments.
Cloud & Infrastructure: Design, deploy, and maintain secure applications and APIs in Microsoft Azure, leveraging containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to support scalable, mission-critical systems.
RFID & Edge Device Integration: Develop software that integrates with passive and active RFID technologies, handheld scanners, mobile computing devices, and peripheral hardware to support Army logistics, inventory management, and asset visibility.
Army Customer Engagement: Collaborate directly with Army stakeholders, program offices, and end users to gather requirements, validate technical solutions, and deliver capabilities that operate reliably within Army enterprise network environments.
Mission Systems Engineering: Design solutions that operate across secure DoD infrastructures while addressing cybersecurity, performance, reliability, and interoperability requirements.
Agile Technical Leadership: Partner with Product Managers to refine technical requirements, estimate work, groom backlogs, and guide engineering teams through successful sprint execution and production deployments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, UX designers, systems engineers, infrastructure teams, and government stakeholders to deliver high-quality mission software from concept through fielding.