Lead Software Engineer

Overview

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Why Bixal?

Bixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Our values:

• People-First
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  Emphasizing the importance of people in all aspects of work.
• Collaboration and Transparency
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  Valuing teamwork and open communication.
• Growth Mindset
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  Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
• Creating Lasting Impact
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  Focusing on meaningful outcomes and positive change.

Bixal is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership for the design, development, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise digital platforms supporting the Head Start Information and Communications Center (HSICC). This role supports high-visibility, public-facing websites and applications that must be secure, scalable, accessible, and user-centered.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional Agile teams, oversee Dev Sec Ops  practices, and partner closely with product, UX, content, and project leadership to deliver iterative solutions aligned with federal digital service standards. This position plays a critical role in ensuring technical quality, system reliability, and compliance across all environments.

This is a full-time position contingent on contract award. You’ll have the opportunity to join a project that directly supports Bixal’s mission of improving how government serves people. While the project has a defined timeline, we believe in open communication and proactive career support. You’ll be kept informed of contract status — and we’ll be here to help you grow into what’s next, whether within this project or beyond it.

Candidates should be prepared to present a portfolio of work demonstrating your knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrating the requirements listed in the Qualifications section below.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $145,000 – $155,000. In the spirit of transparency, most offers tend to land near the midpoint of the range. We make compensation decisions thoughtfully, considering your experience, the skills you bring, and our commitment to internal equity. Fairness and transparency are core to how we operate.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Lead engineering planning and execution for Drupal-based websites and supporting applications.
• Guide system architecture, code quality, performance optimization, and scalability.
• Oversee Dev Sec Ops  practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure deployments.
• Support ATO maintenance and security documentation.

Agile & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Partner with Product, UX, Design, and Content Leads to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor engineers and support continuous improvement across delivery teams.

Compliance & Operations

• Ensure solutions…