Software Technical Lead

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Software Technical Lead
, who will join our Technical Solutions Division and Skyfall Team in Dayton, OH, and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control market spaces. You will be part of a team that modernizes the customer database and develops modern analytic User Interfaces (UIs). The position is responsible for leading software engineering, data architecture, and system integration efforts to enhance mission applications for intelligence data production, storage, dissemination, and exploitation.

Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award.

• Lead software modernization efforts, focusing on performance and scalability.
• Oversee data migration activities, ensuring compatibility and functional testing.
• Direct the design and development of modern UI/UX to improve usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, database, and UI engineers, to ensure successful integration and performance.
• Provide constructive feedback during code reviews, promoting high-level software practices.
• Participate in an agile development, providing recommended improvements as needed.
• Collaborate with other product technical leads to identify reusable components/services that enhance efficiency and business value across multiple products.
• Increase product reliability/maintainability through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Learn and adopt new and emerging technologies, demonstrating growth mindset and participating in ongoing professional development.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering professional growth, technical excellence, and collaboration.
• Excel in documentation, including in-code comments, internal wikis, flowcharts, and system architecture documents.
• Debug multiple services across a product, identifying root causes and implementing fixes.
• Work closely with the Program Manager, clearly communicating tradeoffs between technology options, delivery timelines, and mission priorities. [KH5]
• Communicate technical progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to government stakeholders and program management.

• Master's degree (MA/MA) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Management, or similar [KH7] degree preferred. Four years of experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is acceptable in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• 10+ years of software engineering, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience interacting with customers.
• Active Top Secret / Special Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• U.S. citizen required.

• Experience implementing GraphQL APIs.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms like AWS Gov Cloud, Secret, or Top Secret zones.
• Familiarity using Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment.
• Experience with graph databases, with SurrealDB/ArangoDB specifically.
• Experience with alternative software testing such as property-based/generative testing, fuzzing, or chaos engineering.
• Experience supporting NASIC, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs.

Experience with the NASIC Mission Readiness Environment (MRE) or NASIC Unified Cloud (NUC).

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton Life Lock
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit  U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level |
Employment type: Full-time |
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology |
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing