Technical Lead - U.S. Citizenship Required

ZenPoint Solutions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Group and voluntary life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k)-retirement plan with company-m

Flexible spending accounts

Generous paid leave policy

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

ZenPoint Solutions LLC is seeking a Technical Lead to steer technical execution across a federal program, mentoring engineers and driving software delivery in a hybrid Washington, DC work environment. The role requires U.S.

citizenship, an active Secret clearance eligibility, and a bachelor's degree in a technical field with 5+ years of hands-on software development, plus experience with Java, Python, and DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required and ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five years hands-on software development experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Java and Python.
• Proven experience with enterprise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Proficiency with DevOps orchestration tools, including Jenkins and Git-based CI systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Experience delivering software using Agile/SAFe or hybrid methodologies.

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 RMF automation.

Skills

Java

Python

DevOps

Jenkins

Git

Cloud AWS

Azure

SAFe/Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

Nexus

Jenkins

ACCELQ

Splunk

AppDynamics

Job description

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Technical Lead - U.S. Citizenship Required
DC

Full-time

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.

Company Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance


• group and voluntary life insurance


• short-term and long-term disability insurance


• 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching contributions


• flexible spending accounts


• generous paid leave policy, including federal holidays


• professional development opportunities


• 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.