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Deputy Team Lead – NASA Lunar Gateway Data Services Web Software Development

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an experienced **Web Software Team Lead** to provide the Lunar Gateway Program at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) with expertise in technical management and software skills in the design, development, and testing of NASA’s Lunar Gateway Data Production Environment, including the Gateway Data Model and Gateway Data Services. Lunar Gateway, a vital component of NASA’s Artemis Program, will serve as a multi-purpose outpost orbiting the Moon that provides essential support for long-term human return to the lunar surface, and serves as a staging point and technology incubator for deep space exploration.

The candidate will help lead a team and contribute to the development of web and database applications for generating flight software data products to configure the data-driven Gateway flight software. The position also includes interacting with users, developing, and prioritizing new features based on customer needs, customer service, managing schedule, and supporting presentations and demonstrations.

This position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, have leadership experience and strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner. The individual must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.

This work takes place at NASA/JSC in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.

Responsibilities:

+ Work with Team Lead to manage a 10+ member software development team, developing and prioritizing features based on customer needs, planning verification, and interacting with and providing support to users.

+ Support team administrative duties, e.g., team member assignments, timesheet approval, performance feedback, recruiting activities, etc.

+ Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support team development and training.

+ Support recruiting efforts.

+ Coordinate with stakeholders to determine software release content.

+ Set priority of software development.

+ Develop and update system requirements.

+ Perform release planning and sprint planning, aligning with stakeholder needs.

+ Align developer skills, expertise, and individual development goals with task assignments.

+ Coordinate and monitor development progress, tracking metrics and reporting status to management and stakeholders.

+ Coordinate testing.

+ Facilitate communication between multiple interdependent software and business operations teams.

+ Develop Gateway Data Model and Gateway Data Services web and database applications and APIs.

+ Develop new software features based on customer needs.

+ Perform testing to ensure requirements are being met.

+ Perform troubleshooting of Gateway Data Services discrepancies.

+ Adhere to JSC standard software process practices.

Qualifications:

_Required:_

+ Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to facilitate access to USG facilities.

+ B.S. in Computer, Software, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline required.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong problem identification and problem-solving skills.

+ A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in technical leadership of software development teams - Agile experience is a big plus. Greater experience is highly valued.

+ At least 5 years of full stack software development experience.

+ Experience developing web applications and web services, including database back-end, middleware, and front-end.

+ Experience with C#, XML, SQL.

+ Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.

+ Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.

+ Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.

_Desired:_

+ M.S. in Computer, Software, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

+ Experience with Entity Framework Core.

+ Experience with .NET Core.

+ Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud.

+ Experience with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML).

+ Experience with OAuth.

+ Experience with Continuous Integration (CI).

+ Experience with software tool requirements.

+ Experience using GitLab and the Git version control system.

+ Experience using Jira.

+ Experience defining software test cases.

+ Experience evaluating software requirements from a verification perspective.

+ Experience developing and maintaining software documentation including (but not limited to) CDDs, Software Requirements Specifications (SRSs), user’s guides, and test procedures and plans.

+ Experience in the full life cycle of human-rated flight projects.

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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**Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300 - 189,600 USD

_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._