Technical Lead.

Nightwing; Maryland; Híbrido; USD 122.000 - 253.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Descripción de la vacante

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to establish architectural direction for the unified AMS/FIPE platform. The role requires deep expertise in enterprise-grade system architecture, microservices, and cloud-native technologies to drive scalable, secure solutions for mission requirements.

The successful candidate will guide engineering standards, lead design documentation, and mentor a development team while ensuring alignment with government enterprise standards and DevSecOps

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent substitution).
• Minimum 14 years of software development and architecture experience.
• Expertise in enterprise-grade distributed systems and microservices.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes and cloud-native environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Go, or similar.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsabilidades

• Define and maintain system architecture for unified AMS/FIPE solution.
• Establish technical direction and engineering best practices.
• Lead development of system design documentation and architectural artifacts.
• Guide implementation of microservices architecture and containerization strategies.
• Ensure alignment with Government enterprise architecture standards.
• Provide technical oversight for DevSecOps pipeline implementation.
• Review and approve technical design decisions.
• Mentor development team on advanced technical concepts.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings and code reviews.
• Support integration with Government platform services (Kubernetes, service mesh, etc.)

Conocimientos

Distributed systems design

Microservices architecture

Cloud-native technologies

DevSecOps

UML 2.x documentation

Code reviews

Mentor development team

Kubernetes

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location: Flexible with travel to NCR and San Antonio

Nightwing is seeking an experience Technical Lead. The Technical Lead is responsible for establishing architectural direction and engineering solutions for the unified AMS/FIPE platform. This position requires deep expertise in enterprise-grade system architecture, microservices development, and cloud-native technologies. The Technical Lead ensures technical coherence across all development efforts, defines engineering standards, and guides the team in implementing scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that meet mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain system architecture for unified AMS/FIPE solution
• Establish technical direction and engineering best practices
• Lead development of system design documentation and architectural artifacts
• Guide implementation of microservices architecture and containerization strategies
• Ensure alignment with Government enterprise architecture standards
• Provide technical oversight for DevSecOps pipeline implementation
• Review and approve technical design decisions
• Mentor development team on advanced technical concepts
• Participate in technical exchange meetings and code reviews
• Support integration with Government platform services (Kubernetes, service mesh, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 14 years of software development and architecture experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent substitution)
• Demonstrated expertise developing enterprise-grade distributed systems
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, Go, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native technologies and multi-cloud environments
• Experience with workflow orchestration engines and automation platforms
• Familiarity with UML 2.x and architecture documentation standards
• 5+ years of experience in offensive cyber operations or related mission areas
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be U.S. citizen

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.