Principal Software Engineer​/Tech Lead in Hyattsville

Job Description

Description

We’re seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington, VA. This effort is building a modern Secure Web Service (SWS) operation on a cutting‑edge, highly automated platform designed to support a rapidly expanding customer base. In this role, you’ll help drive CESO’s migration to a high‑security cloud environment, delivering key capabilities such as network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration.

If you’re ready to make an impact on a mission‑critical DISA program and work with a team shaping the next of secure enterprise services, apply today!

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.

• Engineering

  • Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes
  • Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals
  • Lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured)
  • Experience with software development environments such as:
    JavaScript, Git Lab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Python, JavaScript, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
  • Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible and Bitbucket.
  • Implement Dev Sec Ops  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 (initial software development through promotion to Test, QA and Production Environments), ensuring the consistency and reliability of software builds

• Organizational & Technical Leadership

  • 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

• People Management & Leadership Development

  • 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

• Delivery & Execution

  • Own delivery outcomes across multiple 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

• Cross‑Functional & Executive Collaboration

  • 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

• Candidate must an active TS/SCI security clearance
• BA and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices
• Experience with software development environments such as:
  JavaScript, Git Lab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Python, JavaScript, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
• Hands‑on full‑SDLC Agile Software Development experience, including full software lifecycle automation experience…