Simulation & Training Software Eng Manager (Tech Lead)

Fidelity Technology Services LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Technology Services LLC is seeking a Software Engineering Manager / Technical Lead to guide the Simulation & Training software group. The role blends hands-on technical leadership with product ownership across multiple programs, emphasizing architecture, Agile practices, and DevSecOps readiness within DoD standards.

You will partner with the Technical Director to shape workforce, manage deliverables, and ensure program status visibility with government customers, while embedding in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• 6-12 years of progressive software development experience; 2+ years in a technical lead, product owner, or engineering management capacity
• Proficiency in C/C++, C#, or Python and hands-on experience with modern software frameworks relevant to simulation or embedded systems
• Demonstrated Agile/Scrum leadership - sprint planning, backlog management, retrospectives, velocity reporting, and PI Planning at the ART level
• Working knowledge of CI/CD toolchains and Git-based version control workflows
• Experience translating system-level requirements into developer-ready stories with traceable acceptance criteria; familiarity with DoD software CDRLs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to present technical strategy and program status to peers, leadership, and Government customers
• Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple programs with appropriate independence
• U.S. citizenship required; active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain; Top Secret eligible preferred

Responsibilities

• Owns software architecture decisions across the S&T portfolio and enforces coding standards and architecture review gates.
• Leads, mentors, and grows a cross-functional software development team; conducts performance reviews and professional development planning.
• Champions the shift from waterfall to Agile – standing up Scrum ceremonies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps tooling against DoD standards.
• Serves as embedded technical lead and product owner on active programs: owns the backlog, runs sprint ceremonies, tracks velocity, informs PM and Government customers.
• Translates Government requirements into actionable epics and stories with traceability to contract CDRLs; participates in ART PI Planning.
• Leads technical content in proposals, OTA submissions, and design reviews via SDPs, Architecture Description Documents, and BOEs
• Partners with Technical Director on workforce shaping, hiring decisions, and SAP/ASAP compliance.
• Responsible for planning and priority setting for significant software deliverables across programs; contributes to design of proposed programs.

Skills

C/C++/C#/Python

Agile/Scrum leadership

CI/CD tooling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Fidelity Technology Services LLC is seeking a Software Engineering Manager / Technical Lead to guide the Simulation & Training software group. The role blends hands-on technical leadership with product ownership across multiple programs, emphasizing architecture, Agile practices, and DevSecOps readiness within DoD standards.

You will partner with the Technical Director to shape workforce, manage deliverables, and ensure program status visibility with government customers, while embedding in