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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