Technical Lead.

NIGHTWING LLC
San Antonio, TX, United States
21 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$122,000.0 - $253,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Code Review Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) Automation of Marketing Software Engineering Systems Architecture UML Istio Multi-Cloud Containerization Kubernetes
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Information Technology Cyber Warfare Devsecops Docker Golang Programming Languages Microservices

Job description

  • Define and maintain system architecture for unified AMS/FIPE solution
  • Establish technical direction and engineering best practices
  • Lead development of system design documentation and architectural artifacts
  • Guide implementation of microservices architecture and containerization strategies
  • Ensure alignment with Government enterprise architecture standards
  • Provide technical oversight for DevSecOps pipeline implementation
  • Review and approve technical design decisions
  • Mentor development team on advanced technical concepts
  • Participate in technical exchange meetings and code reviews
  • Support integration with Government platform services (Kubernetes, service mesh, etc.)

Requirements

  • Minimum 14 years of software development and architecture experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent substitution)
  • Demonstrated expertise developing enterprise-grade distributed systems
  • Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, Go, or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of cloud-native technologies and multi-cloud environments
  • Experience with workflow orchestration engines and automation platforms
  • Familiarity with UML 2.x and architecture documentation standards
  • 5+ years of experience in offensive cyber operations or related mission areas
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be U.S. citizen

Benefits & conditions

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

About the company

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets., Nightwing is seeking an experience Technical Lead. The Technical Lead is responsible for establishing architectural direction and engineering solutions for the unified AMS/FIPE platform. This position requires deep expertise in enterprise-grade system architecture, microservices development, and cloud-native technologies. The Technical Lead ensures technical coherence across all development efforts, defines engineering standards, and guides the team in implementing scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that meet mission requirements.

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