• Software Technical Lead

    Amentum (Herndon, VA)


    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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