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We are currently looking for an Engineering Lead for a 100% remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role will provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for a cross-functional development and DevOps team. The selected candidate will oversee API design, establish engineering best practices, and ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing technical solutions.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide architectural oversight and guide the design of APIs to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.

+ Establish and enforce coding standards, API design principles, and DevOps best practices across the team.

+ Make informed technical decisions on tools, frameworks, and technologies for both development and operations.

+ Mentor and coach developers and DevOps engineers to support professional growth and technical excellence.

+ Coordinate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, serving as the primary liaison for API and DevOps initiatives.

+ Oversee sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to drive effective agile delivery.

+ Ensure high-quality deliverables through code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipeline management.

+ Lead troubleshooting and incident management efforts to resolve production issues efficiently.

+ Champion Infrastructure-as-Code practices and ensure secure, automated deployments.

+ Promote continuous improvement through process optimization, performance metrics, and technology evaluation.

+ Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

+ 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, technical leadership, or DevOps environments.

+ Strong understanding of API architecture, cloud environments, and CI/CD principles.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients and leadership.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

+ Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

+ Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

+ U.S. Citizenship required, with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Additional Qualifications:

+ Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

+ Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and reliability engineering practices.

+ Experience promoting secure DevOps practices including secrets management and vulnerability scanning.

+ Proven success implementing process optimization and automation in large-scale environments.

Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision.

+ 401k with Employer Match.

+ PTO + Federal Holidays.

+ Corporate Laptop.

+ Training Opportunities.

+ Remote Opportunity.

Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Disclaimer:

VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.