Software Technical Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical plan with Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Software Technical Lead to drive software modernization and enhance mission applications for intelligence data. This role involves leading engineering efforts, developing modern UI/UX, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have over 10 years in software engineering, with strong leadership experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive culture focused on career development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field preferred; 4 years experience with Bachelor's acceptable.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience required.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role essential.

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.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or similar

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

GraphQL

AWS GovCloud

Graph databases

CI/CD environments

Job description

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 an ESOP company. We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition supports our commitment to growth. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and 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. You will be part of a team modernizing customer databases and developing 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. 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 environment, 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 a 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 implementing fixes.
• Work closely with the Program Manager, clearly communicating tradeoffs between technology options, delivery timelines, and mission priorities.
• Communicate technical progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to government stakeholders and program management.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree (MA/MS) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Management, or similar 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 experience, 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 with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments.
• Experience with graph databases, including SurrealDB and ArangoDB.
• 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).

About nSI

nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical services in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse 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 a dynamic high-tech company. Our culture treats employees like family.

Benefits

nou Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits reflecting our culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but typically include:

• 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 Reimbursement
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation depends on factors such as experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

EEO Statement

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities are based on qualifications and capabilities to perform essential functions 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 the company website. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.