Technical Lead - Data and Application Architecture

Technical Lead - Data and Application Architecture

Join a high-impact, mission-driven development team supporting Federal programs where technology directly improves how the public and government interact with mission critical systems. In this role, you'll lead complex application and data architecture efforts across a modern technology stack, mentor developers, shape the technical direction of high-visibility systems, and work daily with collaborative, energetic colleagues. You will have the opportunity to: Drive architecture and development across cloud-native, modern Java, and JavaScript ecosystems. Work with a dynamic, fast-paced, supportive team that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. Influence enterprise-wide technical decisions, participate in research and proof-of-concepts, and expand the team's depth in open-source and cloud technologies. Grow as a leader while mentoring others and contributing to a psychologically safe, inclusive, high-performing engineering culture. If you're a technical expert who enjoys solving complex problems, building elegant, scalable systems, and engaging directly with stakeholders, this is a role where you will thrive. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA, Knoxville, TN or Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Blending application engineering, data architecture, and technical leadership, you will: Software & Systems Engineering Architect, design, and code new system features across Java, Spring, JavaScript frameworks, RESTful services, and cloud-native components. Write, review, and optimize source code while enforcing best practices in maintainability, testing, and performance. Improve and modernize existing system architecture, tools, and technologies. Data Engineering & Data Architecture Build complex data models supporting analytical workloads, operational systems, and cross-application integrations. Define and maintain data standards, data governance practices, and scalable data pipelines. Optimize application access to backend data stores and contribute to database design decisions. Collaborate with teams on data-driven features, reporting, and advanced analytics. DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure Collaboration Work with infrastructure administrators to design, maintain, and improve cloud-hosted environments. Integrate automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and emerging DevOps practices. Evaluate and integrate new technologies such as Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, Splunk, and cloud services. Leadership, Mentorship & Stakeholder Engagement Lead technical design sessions to create sustainable, high-performing solutions. Mentor junior developers and support broader team skill development. Work directly with clients, end-users, and cross-project teams to understand needs and translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Strategic, Interpersonal & Cultural Leadership Build trusted, collaborative relationships across boundaries. Manage and resolve conflicts constructively—technical or interpersonal. Foster an inclusive environment where all contributors feel valued and supported. Exercise sound strategic judgment, balancing immediate delivery with long-term sustainability. Lead with integrity, inspire commitment, and model professional excellence.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Technical Expertise 10+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong mastery of Java, Spring, RESTful service development, and modern Java frameworks Proficiency with front-end JavaScript frameworks (e.g., JQuery, Knockout.js, Vue.js, Angular) Experience with common development tools: Maven, Git, Tomcat, Eclipse/IntelliJ, Jenkins/Bamboo Demonstrated skills in data modeling, data management, and backend data optimization Understanding of cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS) Cross-Disciplinary Technical Leadership Broad and deep experience spanning development, DevOps, tech leadership, solutions architecture, and data architecture Ability to rapidly learn and integrate emerging technologies and tools Professional & Interpersonal Skills Superior communication skills; able to translate highly technical concepts to any audience Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working with clients and third-party partners Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members Ability to balance multiple assignments in a dynamic environment Education & Eligibility Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (post-hire) Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: Experience with Elasticsearch, serverless technologies, Docker/Kubernetes Government consulting experience Experience leading software engineering teams Agile/Scrum certifications Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, SourceTree)

Skills: Cloud architecture Data Architecture Data Modeling Java Leadership

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