Software Technical Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dayton, OH is seeking a Software Technical Lead to join the Technical Solutions Division. You will lead modernization efforts in software engineering and data architecture, ensuring effective collaboration across teams. The role requires expertise in software development and an active TS/SCI clearance. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and over 10 years of experience in engineering, with strong communication and leadership skills. Join us to work on critical projects in missile defense and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's acceptable with experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Active Top Secret/Special Compartmentalized Information clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead software modernization efforts focusing on performance.
• Oversee data migration activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar

Tools

AWS GovCloud

GraphQL

Job description

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

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 develops 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 implementing 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.

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).

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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Engineering and Information Technology | Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing