Technical Lead

Parsons; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Technical Lead to guide a Scrum team responsible for software supporting hardware and technical services. You will own the technical effort, drive delivery, and collaborate with senior leaders to align strategy with execution.

You will apply advanced software engineering principles, lead design reviews, manage risk, and ensure quality across Windows and Linux environments. This role empowers growth and impactful work within the Federal Solutions group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Proven leadership and technical capability.
• Proficiency in object-oriented software design, containerization, and CI/CD deployments.
• Advanced written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues under pressure.
• Proficient in Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ownership of a specific technical effort.
• Manage program and project implementation and contribute to department goals and planning.
• Lead planning and implementation of large programs with senior management and executives.
• Build innovative, robust software solutions as the team leader.
• Oversee test activities during product releases to production.
• Resolve defects in developed software systems.
• Serve as a resource to managers and employees.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

US Citizenship

Object-oriented design

Containerization

CI/CD deployments

Communication skills

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Linux

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Lead to join our team! In this role you will get to lead an individual scrum team assigned to a software effort that analyzes, designs, and develops computer software required to support hardware or technical service products.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provides leadership, responsibility, and ownership of a specific technical effort
• Manages program and project implementation and makes significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.
• Contributes to and may lead the planning and implementation of large programs in the function, interfacing with senior management and executive leadership.
• Builds innovative, robust, and efficient software solutions as the leader of a team
• Plays a role in overall functional strategic planning.
• Investigates and resolves defects related to the developed software systems.
• Oversees the quality of test activities during the release of products to production.
• Acts as a resource to managers and employees in the organization.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field (additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
• 8+ years of related professional experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• Proven leadership and technical capability
• Proficiency in object-oriented software design, containerization, and CI/CD deployments
• Ability to demonstrate advanced subject matter expertise
• Advanced technical and operational proficiency in software engineering
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles and practices
• Advanced written and oral communications skills
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues, under pressure and/or deadlines
• Proficient in developing software in one or more operating systems environment (Windows, Linux, etc)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Advanced time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• a Secret Clearance (or higher level) is preferred

Security Clearance Requirement:

• None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.