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# Technical Lead

- **Company:** NS2 Mission
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Big Data, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Software Organization, Enterprise Software Applications, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9027545/technical-lead

## About the Role

* 7-10 years of combined experience designing, developing, and maintaining big data or enterprise software solutions.
 * Experience integrating COTS, GOTS, and open-source technologies within complex software environments.
 * Demonstrated technical leadership experience, including leading engineering teams and collaborating with senior leadership to solve customer challenges.
 * Experience supporting software development efforts for government programs of similar scope and complexity.
 * Proven ability to identify technology gaps and recommend innovative technical solutions and process improvements.
 * Strong understanding of software architecture, systems integration, and software engineering best practices., * Experience leading Agile software development teams.
 * Experience with cloud-native architecture and modern software development practices.
 * Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized application development.
 * Experience mentoring developers and fostering technical growth within engineering teams.

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

## Description

* Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
 * Design, develop, and maintain scalable big data and enterprise software solutions supporting mission objectives.
 * Lead the integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS), and open-source technologies into complex software environments.
 * Collaborate with technical leadership, program management, and government stakeholders to define technical strategies and implement innovative solutions.
 * Identify technology gaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend improvements to existing capabilities and development processes.
 * Mentor and support software engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and best engineering practices.
 * Ensure software solutions meet performance, security, scalability, and maintainability requirements.
 * Support Agile development activities, technical planning, risk management, and continuous process improvement.


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