Software Engineering Lead - Bath, ME

DXC Technology Company; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 84,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee wellness

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software products for an ITAR‑compliant client account based in Bath, ME. The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering and strong leadership to mentor, plan, and optimize project delivery.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and resources, and drive engineering strategy while fostering a culture of innovation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 6+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in one or more languages and development methodologies.
• Strong leadership or mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a leadership role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with software development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of software engineers in the development of software products and solutions, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of software projects.
• Mentor team members through regular feedback, coaching, and career development planning.
• Contribute to the execution of the software engineering strategy by participating in strategic discussions and technology assessments.
• Manage project tasks and assignments, prioritizing and planning work to meet project goals.
• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues as they arise.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Software development

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

About DXC

DXC helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates.

Job Description

Software Engineering Team Lead

Remote, ME

About DXC

DXC helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates.

Our more than 125,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver transformative technologies to ensure the success, safety and well-being of businesses and people around the world. By combining strengths and expertise globally, we create solutions and deliver greater outcomes for customers across their entire IT estate. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

About The Team / Offering – Consulting & Engineering Services

Our global team of consulting, engineering, and technology experts partners with the world’s most innovative companies to help them thrive in an AI-powered world. With a strong foundation of values, deep industry expertise, and an extensive partner network, our people are trusted by clients to lead transformative change.

About The Role

DXC Technology is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a team of software engineers in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software products and solutions. This role is critical in bridging technical execution with strategic project goals, ensuring that engineering teams have the guidance, support, and mentorship needed to succeed while delivering on key client commitments.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, manage timelines and resources, and ensure successful project outcomes.

You will also play a key role in fostering the professional growth of team members, providing coaching, feedback, and career development support. This position supports an ITAR-compliant client account based in Bath, ME, requiring on‑site engagement and strict adherence to security and work authorization requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities, bringing both hands‑on engineering experience and the ability to mentor and guide others, while contributing to the broader software engineering strategy and promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions

• Support a team of software engineers in the development of software products and solutions, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical support


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define project requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of software projects


• Mentor team members through regular feedback, coaching, and career development planning


• Contribute to the execution of the software engineering strategy by participating in strategic discussions and technology assessments


• Manage project tasks and assignments, prioritizing and planning work to meet project goals


• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution


• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues as they arise


• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science) or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Typically 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role in software engineering


• Proficiency in 1 or more software languages and development methodologies


• Moderate programming and debugging skills


• Moderate to strong experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity


• Familiarity with software development methodologies and best practices


• Good communication and teamwork skills
  
• Willingness to learn and grow in a leadership role


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Leadership skills

Other Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field is a plus


• Relevant certifications or training a plus


• Must be a US Citizen on US Soil - No Green Card or Visa authorized to work on this account


• Must be ITAR-compliant and able to provide proof of citizenship


• Puerto Rico is not exempt for this account


• Applicants must reside in the continental United States


• A background check and drug test are required

Why DXC? / Life at DXC

DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We inspire and take care of our people. We work to create a culture of learning, diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship. DXC is where brilliant people seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success.

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $84,400 - $156,800.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage


• Employee wellness


• Life and disability insurance


• A retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico

DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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