Principal Software EngineerTech Lead
Arlington, TX - USA
Job Summary
As the Principal Software Engineer/Team Lead you will:
- Engineering
- Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes
- Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals
- Lead development and integration of secure APIs data pipelines (structured/unstructured)
- Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript. GitLab Jenkins Ansible Automation Python JavaScript Java PSSQL YAML and Terraform
- Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins Ansible and Bitbucket.
- Implement DevSecOps practices CI/CD pipelines automated testing observability and security controls
- Implement software release version control provide release management support throughout a software products life cycle (initial software development through promotion to Test QA and Production Environments) ensuring the consistency and reliability of software builds
- Organizational & Technical Leadership
- Define and drive long-term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams
- Oversee the design and delivery of scalable secure and maintainable software solutions
- Serve as a senior technical authority and escalation point for cross-team and cross-domain issues
- Champion engineering excellence including automated testing CI/CD reliability and security
- Establish standards best practices and governance for software development
- Guide the responsible adoption of generative AI tools across engineering teams
- People Management & Leadership Development
- Lead manage and develop senior engineers and technical teams
- Own performance management career development succession planning and talent growth
- Build and sustain a high-performing inclusive engineering culture
- Coach leaders on effective team management delivery and technical decision-making
- Delivery & Execution
- Own delivery outcomes across multiple Agile teams ensuring predictability and quality
- Partner with product and business stakeholders to align roadmaps priorities and execution
- Ensure effective Agile practices metrics and continuous improvement using Jira
- Balance near-term delivery with long-term platform and technical investments
- Incorporate customer feedback operational insights and data to drive product improvements
- Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration
- Act as a key engineering representative in cross-functional and leadership discussions
- Communicate technical vision risks and progress to senior leadership
- Influence product strategy through deep understanding of users and technical constraints
- Drive alignment across engineering product design and operations
- Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
- BA and 12 years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- IAT II Certification (e.g. Security CySA GICSP GSEC SSCP)
- Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
- Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail including excellent organizational and documented skills
- Strong background in automated testing CI/CD and modern software delivery practices
- Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript GitLab Jenkins Ansible Automation Python JavaScript Java PSSQL YAML and Terraform
- Hands-on full SDLC Agile Software Development experience including full software lifecycle automation experience (design development test deployment) including deployment to a production environment.
- Experience designing building and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket Git Jenkins Artifactory and Ansible (or Equivalent tools)
- Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills
- Previous experience tracking projects in Jira or equicalent Agile Project Management software.
- Prior experience engineering solutions for DISA and its mission partners preferred.
Our Benefits
GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:
- 26 Days of Paid Leave Annual PTO Increase
- An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
- Paid Parental Leave
- Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- 100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
- 90% Company-Funded Health Dental and Vision Insurance with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses children and family members
- Training and Professional Development Plans
- Commuter Benefits Plan
- Parking and Transportation Allowance
Equal Opportunity Employer
GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you dont have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race color religion age ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation veteran status or disability.
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About Company
GCyber, a leading government IT contractor, specializes in empowering U.S. Defense and Federal agencies with cutting-edge technology solutions. We provide top-tier Infrastructure and Operations, Security and Risk Management, and Portfolio & Program Management services. We deliver secu ... View more