Software Team Lead

Job
Location: HUNTSVILLE, AL, United States
Date Posted: Dec 4, 2025
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum

Clearance Required:

Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits:

SAIC is seeking a Software Team Lead to support the STARS Lab located onsite at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

• Lead a team of software developers, providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable software applications using C++ and Java
• Lead Development of Gitlab CI/CD pipeline and workflow capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables
• Perform code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment and maintenance
• Maintain and enhance existing software, ensuring optimal performance and reliability

• BS degree and nine (9) years of experience; four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree

• Significant experience in C++ and Java
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
• Proficiency with development tools and environments, including version control systems such as Gitlab
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• Active Secret security clearance

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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