Software Engineering Lead

About Technica:

At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Information Assurance, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, San Antonio, Texas and Huntsville, Alabama, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers.

Responsibilities

Technica is hiring a Software Engineering Lead who is well versed in multiple software languages as a mid-level coder, has worked with different databases and platforms, and has led software teams. This position will be reporting to the Senior VP of Engineering and be responsible for ensuring the software engineering team’s activities align with Technica’s mission and goals.

Technica provides lab facilities in conjunction with industry partners at our Dulles, Virginia corporate headquarters. Our in-house lab enables engineering staff to dynamically build out capabilities and solutions for government customers including proof of concept (POC) demonstration, penetration testing, feasibility determination, cross-platform integration and solution validation.

This Software Engineering Lead role will be a part of the Innovations Lab team in developing new technical solutions to meet our government customers’ AI and cybersecurity needs. Some key responsibilities include:

Managing the software engineering team, including hiring software talent.

Mentoring & coaching junior developers and work collaboratively in a cross-functional software development team.

Collaborating with Engineering leadership in developing and executing the software engineering strategy.

Analyzing and finding solutions to complex technical problems.

Verifying project compliance with software engineering best practices and project requirements.

Updating department policies and procedures.

Collaborating with stakeholders in Engineering, BD and Program leadership to create and deliver solutions that will provide value to our customers.

Staying abreast of the market in identifying and evaluating new technologies for recommended implementation.

This position is a full-time onsite role in our Technica Corporate location in Dulles, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related engineering/science discipline

10 years of related experience with at least 3 years leading or managing teams

Demonstrated skillset as a mid-level programmer

Recent hands-on experience with at least 80% of the following technologies:

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Django

PostGres

SQL

Hadoop

Neo4J

MongoDB

CUDA

CKAN

Elastic

Grafana

Kafka

NiFi

Zabbix

Graylog

Network Scanning Solutions (Nessus, Tenable)

Decision Tree Algorithms

Zeek

Suricata

Natural Language processing Algorithms

Principal Component Analysis Algorithms

Clustering Algorithms

ITSM solutions

US Citizen, ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Desired

Strong oral and written communication skills

Secret or Top-Secret clearance

5+ years of Software Management experience

EEO

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Technica's policy to affirmatively support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, race, disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruiting, hiring, compensation, assignment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, employment longevity, retirement, employee benefits and termination.

Technica's EEO philosophy promotes equal employment opportunity throughout the organization. Any form of unlawful employee harassment based on the above mentioned characteristics is prohibited. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Regular Full-Time