Software Technical Lead

nou Systems, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. in Dayton, OH is seeking a Software Technical Lead to guide modernization efforts and oversee data migration across critical mission applications. You will direct UI/UX development, collaborate with infrastructure, database, and UI engineers, and ensure scalable, reliable software delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, architectural oversight, and ongoing professional development in a fast-growing defense-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MA/MS) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Management, or similar preferred.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience interacting with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead software modernization efforts focusing on performance and scalability.
• Oversee data migration activities, ensuring compatibility and testing.
• Direct the design and development of modern UI/UX to improve usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Software engineering

Communication

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in lieu acceptable

Job description

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Software Technical Lead

Dayton, OH, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, US

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

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.
• 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.

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

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• 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 ReimbursementPersonal 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, certificates, 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.