Seeking a Tech Lead – Software Engineering (Database & DevSecOps) to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. The position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site. The candidate will engineer and architect the database architecture to support modernization initiatives, develop and maintain a modernized database architecture, and lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
Requirements
- Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes
- Engineer and architect the database architecture to support modernization initiatives
- Develop, maintain, and evolve a modernized database architecture aligned to modernization initiatives
- Design, implement, and test database architecture solutions that improve scalability, resilience, security, and performance
- Re-engineer and transition legacy databases to modernized architectures while enabling coexistence across on-premises and cloud ecosystems
- Gather, define, and refine database and reporting requirements for internal and external users
- Maintain enterprise architecture documentation and technical artifacts
- Lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured)
- Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Ansible and Bitbucket/Gitlab
- Implement DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and security controls
- Implement software release version control, provide release management support throughout a software product's life cycle
- Define and drive long-term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams
- Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions
- Serve as a senior technical authority and escalation point for cross-team and cross-domain issues
- Champion engineering excellence, including automated testing, CI/CD, reliability, and security
- Establish standards, best practices, and governance for software development
- Guide the responsible adoption of generative AI tools across engineering teams
- Lead, manage, and develop senior engineers and technical teams
- Own performance management, career development, succession planning, and talent growth
- Build and sustain a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture
- Coach leaders on effective team management, delivery, and technical decision-making
- Own delivery outcomes across Agile teams, ensuring predictability and quality
- Partner with product and business stakeholders to align roadmaps, priorities, and execution
- Ensure effective Agile practices, metrics, and continuous improvement using Jira
- Balance near-term delivery with long-term platform and technical investments
- Incorporate customer feedback, operational insights, and data to drive product improvements
- Act as a key engineering representative in cross-functional and leadership discussions
- Communicate technical vision, risks, and progress to senior leadership
- Influence product strategy through deep understanding of users and technical constraints
- Drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and operations
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
