Technical Lead – Cloud-Native Microservices Architect

Nightwing; Capitol Heights (MD); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing seeks an experienced Technical Lead to set architectural direction for the unified AMS/FIPE platform. You will shape engineering standards, guide microservices and containerization, and ensure secure, scalable solutions for government mission needs.

The role requires deep expertise in enterprise architecture, DevSecOps oversight, and collaboration across teams, with frequent travel to NCR and San Antonio. TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent substitution).
• 14+ years of software development and architecture experience.
• 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.

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.).

Skills

Distributed systems

Multilanguage programming

Cloud-native

Workflow automation

UML

Offensive cyber operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Nightwing seeks an experienced Technical Lead to set architectural direction for the unified AMS/FIPE platform. You will shape engineering standards, guide microservices and containerization, and ensure secure, scalable solutions for government mission needs.

The role requires deep expertise in enterprise architecture, DevSecOps oversight, and collaboration across teams, with frequent travel to NCR and San Antonio. TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.