Tech Modernization Sr. Manager - Hybrid

Public Trust: MBI (T2)

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by delivering solutions that improve citizen services millions depends on.

Job Description

TECH MODERNIZATION SR MANAGER

Transform technology into opportunity as a Tech Modernization Sr Manager at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

HOW A TECHNICAL MODERNIZATION Sr Manager WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Responsibilities:

AI-Driven SDLC Adoption

• Lead adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows across SecDevOps teams
• Integrate AI capabilities into key phases of the SDLC including:
  • Code generation
  • Automated testing
  • Documentation
  • Backlog refinement
  • Operational analysis
• Measure and track productivity improvements resulting from AI adoption

Engineering Modernization

• Lead modernization initiatives including:
  • Microservices architecture
  • API-driven integration
  • Data Modernization
• Guide SecDevOps teams in reducing technical debt and improving system scalability

Engineering Leadership

• Partner with architects and engineering leads to align technical execution with modernization goals
• Challenge teams to adopt modern development practices and engineering automation
• Facilitate technical planning sessions and modernization roadmaps

Cross-Team Engineering Coordination

• Ensure alignment across development, platform, data, and operations teams
• Identify delivery risks and technical dependencies across workstreams

Executive Technical Communication

• Translate technical modernization progress into clear narratives for leadership
• Demonstrate modernization impact in terms of delivery speed, scalability, and engineering productivity

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of modern software architecture and system design
• Experience with microservices architecture and API driven systems
• Strong knowledge of AI assisted development tools and workflows
• Experience with implementing AI tools for software development productivity
• Experience leading engineering transformation initiatives
• Ability to influence engineering teams and drive change
• Strong technical communication skills

Desired Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with SecDevOps pipelines and CI/CD automation
• Experience supporting large modernization programs or enterprise platforms
• Familiarity with data platforms and AI/ML development environments

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or technical leadership
• Experience leading engineering modernization initiatives
• Experience working in Agile and SecDevOps delivery environments
• Experience guiding engineering teams through technology adoption or platform transformation

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

7 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%