Lead Software Engineer, Data & DevSecOps

Lead Software Engineer, Data & DevSecOps for the CESO in Arlington, VA, focusing on database modernization, secure APIs, data pipelines, and CI/CD in a high security cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in Agile teams and apply established workflows and processes
• Architect and engineer database structures to support modernization efforts
• Translate mission outcomes and prioritized backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals
• Develop, maintain, and evolve a modernized database architecture aligned with modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption
• Design, implement, and test database solutions to improve scalability, resilience, security, and performance
• Re-engineer legacy databases to modern architectures while enabling coexistence across on‑premises and cloud environments
• Gather, define, and refine database and reporting requirements for internal and external users
• Maintain enterprise architecture documentation and technical artifacts, including data models, SOPs, installation guides, and related engineering documents
• Lead development and integration of secure APIs and data pipelines (structured and unstructured)
• Collaborate with technologies such as JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
• Develop automated CI/CD build and deployment pipelines using Ansible and Bitbucket/GitLab
• Implement DevSecOps practices, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and security controls
• Manage software release version control and provide release management across the software life cycle
• Define and drive long‑term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams
• Oversee 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 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

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience; additional years may be considered in lieu of degree
• Proven track record leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
• Demonstrated leadership and meticulous documentation skills
• Minimum of 10 years hands‑on experience in at least three areas: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps
• Experience supporting database engineering, architecture, modernization, and Tier III technical support in complex enterprises
• Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices
• Experience with JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
• Hands‑on full SDLC Agile software development experience, including production deployment
• Experience designing and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Ansible or equivalents
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in a high operational tempo, top‑secret environment
• Experience tracking projects in Jira or similar Agile project management tools
• Familiarity with Gradle, PowerShell, Java full stack, Oracle 19c, Apache HTTP, Apache Tomcat, and Web services

Technologies

• JavaScript
• GitLab
• Jenkins
• Ansible
• Java
• PSSQL
• YAML
• Terraform
• Bitbucket
• Git
• Artifactory
• Gradle
• PowerShell
• Java Full Stack
• Oracle 19c
• Apache HTTP
• Apache Tomcat
• Web services

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Retirement

Description

Join the team transforming secure cloud operations. This role supports the CESO in Arlington, VA on a modern Secure Web Service operation built on a highly automated platform to support a rapidly expanding customer base. You will help drive CESO’s migration to a high‑security cloud environment, delivering capabilities such as network and communications services, monitoring services, and system administration. Location: Arlington, VA, onsite.