Technical Team Lead; AWS & Databricks

Technical Team Lead (AWS & Databricks)

We are seeking a Technical Team Lead to support federal government programs by leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable data and analytics solutions in a cloud-based environment. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with Agile delivery ownership, ensuring high-quality, timely execution across cross‑functional teams.

Location:

This is a hybrid role requiring regular onsite presence in the Washington, DC Metro area to support client collaboration and program activities. Remote work flexibility may be available when not required onsite. ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations or IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections.

• Lead a cross‑functional Agile team (pod) of engineers, analysts, and testers to deliver data and analytics solutions
• Guide the design, development, and implementation of solutions using AWS and Databricks
• Act as the primary technical point of contact, ensuring alignment with architecture, requirements, and delivery goals
• Translate business and technical requirements into actionable development tasks and sprint deliverables
• Participate in hands‑on development activities, including coding, architecture reviews, and troubleshooting
• Manage Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, progress tracking, and sprint reviews
• Own delivery outcomes, ensuring solutions meet quality standards, timelines, and acceptance criteria
• Oversee development of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration across enterprise systems
• Ensure adherence to data architecture principles, including data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake design
• Support CI/CD processes and automated deployments in coordination with Dev Sec Ops  teams
• Identify, manage, and resolve technical risks, issues, and dependencies impacting delivery
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members to ensure consistent and high‑quality execution
• Collaborate with program leadership and stakeholders to provide status updates, resolve issues, and support delivery reporting

• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidate must reside in the U.S. and be able to support onsite work in the Reston, VA area as needed
• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three full years out of the last five years
• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical roles

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience supporting federal government clients, particularly DHS or similar agencies
• 6+ years of experience leading Agile teams and managing sprint‑based delivery
• 3+ years of strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with AWS services (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, RDS or similar)
• 3+ years of strong experience with Databricks and Apache Spark or similar distributed data platforms
• 3+ years of experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins or similar) and deployment processes
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration solutions
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake architecture
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across development and production environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical teams and stakeholders
• Certifications (strongly preferred)
• AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Professional)
• Databricks Certifications (e.g., Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate, Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate)
• Agile Certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP))

• Strong client‑facing skills with the ability to operate effectively in high‑pressure delivery environments
• Ability to manage team delivery, priorities, and expectations across multiple stakeholders
• Experience supporting program‑level reporting, status updates, and coordination with program management
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities
• Ability to drive accountability and ensure delivery commitments are met
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences

Pay range for this position based on full‑time employment is $98,187.00 – $. Reston, VA (VA30)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs.