Principal Software Engineer / Tech Lead - job post

LeidosArlington, VA 22201full_timemanager

$131,300 – $237,350 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and integration of secure APIs and data pipelines using software development languages/environments such as JavaScript, Python, Java, and PSSQL.
  • Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and Bitbucket, and implement DevSecOps practices, automated testing, observability, and security controls.
  • Define and drive long-term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams, overseeing the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
  • Lead, manage, and develop senior engineers and technical teams, owning performance management, career development, succession planning, and talent growth.
  • Own delivery outcomes across multiple Agile teams, ensuring predictability and quality, and partner with product and business stakeholders to align roadmaps, priorities, and execution.

Soft Skills

AgileDevsecopsAutomated TestingTechnical Decision-MakingTeam LeadershipPerformance ManagementCareer DevelopmentProject ManagementWritten CommunicationStakeholder Management

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Leave

Culture

Agile/ScrumBlameless PostmortemsTeam LeadershipCustomer-ObsessedFast-Paced

Requirements

Required: BA or equivalent experience
Regions: Us

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