Software Technical Lead

nou Systems, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. in Dayton, OH seeks a Software Technical Lead to guide software modernization, data architecture, and UI/UX development within the Technical Solutions Division.

The role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring scalable performance, and driving system integration for intelligence data production and storage. Contingent upon contract award, the position offers growth in a high-tech defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Management, or similar preferred; four years’ experience plus a Bachelor’s is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead software modernization focusing on performance and scalability.
• Oversee data migration activities, ensuring compatibility and testing.
• Direct design and development of modern UI/UX for usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and performance.
• Provide feedback during code reviews to promote best practices.
• Participate in agile development and suggest improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster professional growth.
• Document architecture, code comments, and internal wikis.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Clear communication

TS/SCI clearance

U.S. citizen

Education

Master’s degree in CS/SE/Data Management

Bachelor’s degree acceptable with 4+ years experience

Tools

GraphQL APIs

AWS GovCloud

CI/CD

SurrealDB

ArangoDB

Job description

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Software Technical Lead, who will join our Technical Solutions Division and Skyfall Team in Dayton, OH, and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of a team that modernizes the customer database and develop modern analytic User Interfaces (UIs). The position is responsible for leading software engineering, data architecture, and system integration efforts to enhance mission applications for intelligence data production, storage, dissemination, and exploitation. Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities :

• Lead software modernization efforts, focusing on performance and scalability.
• Oversee data migration activities, ensuring compatibility and functional testing.
• Direct the design and development of modern UI/UX to improve usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, database, and UI engineers, to ensure successful integration and performance.
• Provide constructive feedback during code reviews, promoting high-level software practices.
• Participate in an agile development, providing recommended improvements as needed.
• Collaborate with other product technical leads to identify reusable components/services that enhance efficiency and business value across multiple products.
• Increase product reliability/maintainability through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Learn and adopt new and emerging technologies, demonstrating growth mindset and participating in ongoing professional development.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering professional growth, technical excellence, and collaboration.
• Excel in documentation, including in-code comments, internal wikis, flowcharts, and system architecture documents.
• Debug multiple services across a product, identifying root causes and implement fixes.
• Work closely with the Program Manager, clearly communicating tradeoffs between technology options, delivery timelines, and mission priorities. [KH5]
• Communicate technical progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to government stakeholders and program management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MA/MA) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Management, or similar [KH7] degree preferred. Four years of experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is acceptable in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• 10+ years of software engineering, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience interacting with customers.
• Active Top Secret / Special Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• U.S. citizen required.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing GraphQL APIs.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms like AWS GovCloud, Secret, or Top Secret zones.
• Familiarity using Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment.
• Experience with graph databases, with SurrealDB/ArangoDB specifically.
• Experience with alternative software testing such as property-based/generative testing, fuzzing, or chaos engineering
• Experience supporting NASIC, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs.

Experience with the NASIC Mission Readiness Environment (MRE) or NASIC Unified Cloud (NUC).

nou (pronounced 'new') Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits Of Working At NSI

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou . U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.