Technical Lead, Software Development, Backend Developer

Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services in software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.

Our multidisciplinary teams use agile methodologies to rapidly and incrementally deliver value in close collaboration with our clients. For over a decade, we have been trusted by both federal and commercial clients to solve complex, mission-critical business challenges. The quality of our work has been recognized by our partners and peers through our inclusion in the Digital Services Coalition, a group of forward-thinking firms recognized for excellence in delivering IT services.

Client Requirements: applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

At Capital Technology Group (CTG), our teams are passionate about modernizing how the federal government delivers software. We partner with federal agencies to build secure, scalable, and mission-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact on millions of people.
Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by The Washington Post
, CTG fosters a culture rooted in our core values. Our values guide how we work together and support one another, creating an environment where employees feel trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.

CTG is seeking a Technical Lead to support the design, development, and modernization of mission-critical federal software systems. This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader who brings strong backend architecture expertise, systems thinking, and the ability to lead scalable, secure application development across complex enterprise environments.

• Lead design, development, and modernization of enterprise software systems supporting federal mission needs
• Drive engineering efforts across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture through deployment
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend applications using modern engineering best practices
• Architect and develop APIs using REST and GraphQL
• Lead system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making
• Partner with product, architecture, Dev Sec Ops , and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated technical solutions
• Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and system performance issues
• Contribute to cloud modernization, application refactoring, and platform engineering improvements
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while establishing engineering standards and best practices
• Support secure software delivery, code quality, testing automation, and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Translate business and mission requirements into technical implementation strategies

• A senior technical leader who enjoys solving complex engineering problems at scale
• Strong in backend architecture, distributed systems, and modern software engineering design
• Comfortable leading technical conversations and influencing engineering direction
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Passionate about building secure, high-quality software in mission-driven environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 9+ years of professional experience in software engineering including enterprise application development
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, OpenJDK, GraphQL, and REST APIs
• Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, integrations, and scalable enterprise applications
• Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, design patterns, and engineering best practices
• Experience building cloud-native applications in AWS or Azure
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, source control, and Dev Sec Ops  workflows
• Knowledge of secure software development principles, API security, and application security best practices
• Experience troubleshooting production systems, performance tuning, and operational support
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills

• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes),…