Technical Lead - U.S. Citizenship Required

ZenPoint Solutions LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

ZenPoint Solutions LLC is seeking a Technical Lead to guide technical execution, mentor engineers, and drive software delivery for a federal program focused on secure, modern enterprise platforms. The role spans legacy and modern systems, Salesforce, and 300+ databases with over 120 releases annually.

The position requires active Secret clearance eligibility, a BA in CS, and 5+ years in software development plus experience with Java/Python, AWS/Azure, and CI/CD tooling.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a United States Citizen and present proof of Citizenship, if selected
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on software development experience
• Demonstrated expertise in modern programming and scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python)
• Proven experience with enterprise cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Proficiency with DevOps orchestration tools, including Jenkins and Git-based CI systems
• Strong communication, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
• Experience delivering software using Agile, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies
• Ability to mentor team members and to resolve complex technical challenges

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and problem resolution across software development, system architecture, and DevSecOps workstreams
• Drive system architecture designs toward loosely coupled system-of-systems implementations utilizing microservices, event-driven patterns, and modular design principles
• Oversee shared tools, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Nexus) to enforce continuous integration, automated testing, and secure code delivery
• Implement and maintain software quality logic gates and automated scans using SonarQube, Nexus IQ, and static/dynamic code analysis platforms
• Collaborate with development teams to accelerate modern build-and-replace modernization strategies and cloud migration initiatives
• Lead performance engineering strategies, system monitoring (AppDynamics), and environment optimizations across the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Streamline Authority to Operate (ATO) maintenance through continuous security checks and Risk Management Framework (RMF) automation

Skills

Java

Python

Mentoring

Communication

Agile methodologies

SAFe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Git

SonarQube

Nexus IQ

AppDynamics

Job description

Description

ZenPoint Solutions LLC

Description

ZenPoint Solutions LLC (“ZenPoint Solutions”) is a rapidly expanding Information Technology (IT) services company in the federal sector. We foster a thriving, ambitious work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and a positive company culture. We invite you to join our team and help us shape a dynamic future as we deliver innovative solutions to address the nation's most critical IT missions.

Clearance Requirement: Candidates must have an active Secret clearance at the time of application, and must be SCI eligible.

Work Location: Washington, DC

Work Schedule: 9am-5pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday. This will be a hybrid opportunity, with the requirement to report to the customer site in Washington DC as needed

Position Overview: ZenPoint Solutions is looking for a Technical Lead to lead technical execution, mentor engineering personnel, and drive software delivery across a federal customer’s program that provides technical, engineering, and DevSecOps capabilities to optimize, secure, and modernize enterprise software platforms and shared integration infrastructure. Supporting a complex portfolio that encompasses modern web applications, legacy 2-tier systems, Salesforce platforms, and over 300 database instances shipping more than 120 production releases annually, the Technical Lead will design loosely coupled system architectures and drive DevSecOps, automated testing, and CI/CD pipeline innovations across the enterprise

This position is contingent upon the successful award of a government contract and subsequent government approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and problem resolution across software development, system architecture, and DevSecOps workstreams.
• Drive system architecture designs toward loosely coupled system-of-systems implementations utilizing microservices, event-driven patterns, and modular design principles.
• Oversee shared tools, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Nexus) to enforce continuous integration, automated testing, and secure code delivery.
• Implement and maintain software quality logic gates and automated scans using SonarQube, Nexus IQ, and static/dynamic code analysis platforms.
• Collaborate with development teams to accelerate modern build-and-replace modernization strategies and cloud migration initiatives.
• Lead performance engineering strategies, system monitoring (AppDynamics), and environment optimizations across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Streamline Authority to Operate (ATO) maintenance through continuous security checks and Risk Management Framework (RMF) automation.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a United States Citizen and present proof of Citizenship, if selected
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on software development experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in modern programming and scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python).
• Proven experience with enterprise cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Proficiency with DevOps orchestration tools, including Jenkins and Git-based CI systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Experience delivering software using Agile, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies.
• Ability to mentor team members and to resolve complex technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization platforms (Red Hat OpenShift, Docker) and automation tools (Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform).
• Familiarity with legacy enterprise architectures (.NET, PowerBuilder, Oracle/SQL Server databases, Salesforce).
• Knowledge of automated continuous testing frameworks (ACCELQ) and performance/logging platforms (Splunk, AppDynamics).
• Prior experience working within federal IT environments.
  
  

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Company Benefits: We take care of your well-being here at ZenPoint Solutions! Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. We also offer group and voluntary life insurance for financial security, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to provide peace of mind in case of unexpected illness or injury. You\'ll have the option to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching contributions to save for the future. We also offer flexible spending accounts to help manage medical and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis. On top of that, you\'ll enjoy a generous paid leave policy, including federal holidays, to maintain a healthy work-life balance. To help you grow in your career, we offer professional development opportunities and a tuition assistance program.

Commitment to Equality: At ZenPoint Solutions, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.