Lead Software Engineer

Omitron, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•$150,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Omitron is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for software development supporting Cross Domain Solution (CDS) data transformation capabilities within the CROWN program at our Colorado Springs, CO, location. This role will serve as the technical authority for the development team, guiding architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery of secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions. The Lead Engineer will work closely with program management, systems engineering, and government stakeholders to translate operational requirements into robust software implementations supporting secure data exchange across mission systems. These systems require high levels of correctness, traceability, and reliability due to their role in enforcing secure data transfer across operational environments. This position operates in a hybrid work environment, and regular in-office presence is required to support integration, testing, and team leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

US Citizenship required
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience: 8+ years of professional software development experience
At least 2 years serving as a technical lead, senior engineer, or development team lead
Demonstrated experience leading software development teams and guiding architectural decisions
Strong experience developing software using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, or similar)
Experience designing systems that process structured data formats (XML, XSD, DFDL, JSON, fixed-width, or binary encodings)
Experience using Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Experience implementing automated testing strategies including unit and integration testing
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to make and defend architectural decisions in a collaborative engineering environment
Experience working in Agile development environments

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Experience supporting DoD or other government software programs
Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), data transformation frameworks, or schema-based data validation technologies
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software development environments
Experience supporting software accreditation or RMF-related engineering activities
Experience with GitLab and Atlassian toolsets (JIRA, Confluence)
Background in space, aerospace, or command-and-control software systems
Current DoD Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and accountability for the architecture and delivery of CDS data transformation capabilities
Own the architecture and technical direction for data transformation and cross-domain data processing systems
Define and enforce schema design, validation, and data integrity approaches to ensure reliable and compliant cross-domain data transfer
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance
Collaborate with program management, systems engineering, and government customers to refine requirements and deliver mission-aligned solutions
Oversee planning, estimation, and execution of development tasks within Agile or hybrid development cycles, including structured integration and validation phases
Establish and enforce engineering standards, including coding practices, automated testing, and configuration management
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain program schedule and technical performance
Remain hands-on, contributing to the design and implementation of critical system components
Coordinate integration and testing activities with DevOps engineers and test teams
Prepare and present technical briefings and status updates to program stakeholders
Ensure correctness, validation, and traceability of data transformations across system boundaries
Drive long-term maintainability, consistency, and evolution of the CDS software architecture
Provide critical evaluation of design approaches and implementation decisions, ensuring alignment with architectural goals and long-term maintainability