Biometrics Full-Stack Team Lead

SAIC • Ashburn, VA

248d

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Full Stack Tech Lead to join our biometrics team. This role is ideal for a senior software engineer who enjoys mentoring developers, leading technical decisions, and building scalable applications that run in both cloud and edge environments. You will play a critical role in shaping the development process while working closely with enterprise architects, engineers, and stakeholders. Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Primarily remote, with on-site work at a local test facility ~4-6 times per month)

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation (BI) clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in at least one of the following: Python, C#, or Java.
• Experience leading or mentoring developers in an agile environment.
• Familiarity with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Git-based source control and modern development workflows.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in biometrics, computer vision, or machine learning techniques.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices.
• Basic understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code).
• Experience with cloud-native application development or serverless computing.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and secure coding principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers in designing, implementing, and maintaining biometric processing applications.
• Develop and maintain software in one or more of the following languages: Python, C#, or Java (Python and C# are most commonly used on the team).
• Provide mentorship, conduct code reviews, and contribute to task planning.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture teams to define system design and best practices.
• Support and troubleshoot deployed biometric solutions in production environments.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments as needed (prior experience is helpful but not required).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree