Software Technical Lead

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Software Technical Lead to join our team of passionate individuals in Herndon, VA . In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

Your Impact:

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to spearhead software development initiatives within our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience with expertise in multi-tiered C# .NET applications, information systems, and service-oriented architectures. This leadership role requires strong full-stack development skills, deep database design knowledge, DevOps experience, and the ability to mentor junior developers and drive technical excellence across projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead software development projects from requirements analysis through deployment and maintenance.

• Architect and develop complex software solutions utilizing C#, C++, SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Server, and Linux

• Drive system monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts using Splunk and Grafana/Prometheus

• Work with Jira and Confluence for agile management

• Produce detailed technical documentation, including system designs, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and operational procedures

• Guide cross-functional collaboration to reverse engineer legacy codebases and develop UML models with Enterprise Architect

• Ensure compliance and security in communication systems operations

• Lead research, prototyping, and continuous improvements to existing systems and architectures

• Diagnose and resolve complex software, performance, and infrastructure challenges

• Stay ahead of industry trends and recommend cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency and innovation

Requirements:

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience

• Proven leadership in secure systems engineering, systems integration, and reverse engineering

• Expertise in programming languages: C#, C++, SQL

• Experience with development tools: JIRA, Confluence, Splunk, Enterprise Architect

• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and DevOps skills

• Background in operational monitoring and on-call support for critical systems

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities

Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Poly

Minimum Education:

• M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

• B.S. in Mathematics and/or Computer Science (required)

Minimum Years of Experience: 10

Preferred:

• Understanding of Enterprise Service Bus architecture

• Experience with Python, Angular, JavaScript

• Experience with OpenShift or other container orchestration software

• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills

• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

• Familiarity with high-availability systems and secure communications

• Experience providing Tier 3, 24x7 on-call support for mission-critical systems

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