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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer / Technical Lead - **Company:** Nabout Leidos - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Ansible, Software Engineering, YAML, Gitlab, Git, Bitbucket, Terraform, Devsecops, Jenkins, Artifactory - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/344293/lead-software-engineer-data-devsecops-virginia-va-arlington ## About the Role * Candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance\n * BA and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.\n * Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems\n * Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills\n * Minimum of 10 years of hands-on technical experience in at least three of the following areas: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps\n * Demonstrated experience supporting database engineering, architecture, modernization, and Tier III technical support functions in complex enterprise environments\n * Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices\n * Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform\n * Hands-on full-SDLC Agile Software Development experience, including full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment\n * Experience designing, building, and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools)\n * Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills\n * Experience working in a high op-temp, top secret environment\n * Previous experience tracking projects in Jira or equivalent Agile Project Management software\n * Experience with the following technologies, * Prior experience leading database modernization and transformation initiatives involving legacy-to-modern platform migration, cloud adoption, or hybrid enterprise environments.\n * Experience in high-availability, mission-critical, or large-scale federal enterprise systems requiring strong reliability, performance, and security.\n * Demonstrated success leading teams responsible for database architecture standards, engineering governance, integration, and technical problem resolution.\n * Experience working in environments that require close coordination with government stakeholders, cross-functional technical teams, and multiple contractors.\n ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)