Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead

GCyber•Arlington, VA

About The Position

GCyber is seeking a Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead to support a government customer. In this role, you will help drive migration to a high-security cloud environment, delivering key capabilities such as network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration. You will translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals, and lead the development and integration of secure APIs and data pipelines (structured/unstructured). You will also develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines, implement DevSecOps practices, automated testing, observability, and security controls, and manage software release version control throughout the software product lifecycle.

Requirements

Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
BA and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
IAT II Certification (e.g. Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documented skills
Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices
Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Python, JavaScript, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
Hands-on full SDLC Agile Software Development experience, including full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment.
Experience designing, building, and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or Equivalent tools)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Previous experience tracking projects in Jira or equicalent Agile Project Management software.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience engineering solutions for DISA and its mission partners, preferred.

Responsibilities

Engineering Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes
Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals
Lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured)
Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible and Bitbucket.
Implement DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and security controls
Implement software release version control, provide release management support throughout a software product's life cycle (initial software development through promotion to Test, QA and Production Environments), ensuring the consistency and reliability of software builds
Define and drive long-term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams
Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions
Serve as a senior technical authority and escalation point for cross-team and cross-domain issues
Champion engineering excellence, including automated testing, CI/CD, reliability, and security
Establish standards, best practices, and governance for software development
Guide the responsible adoption of generative AI tools across engineering teams
Lead, manage, and develop senior engineers and technical teams
Own performance management, career development, succession planning, and talent growth
Build and sustain a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture
Coach leaders on effective team management, delivery, and technical decision-making
Own delivery outcomes across multiple Agile teams, ensuring predictability and quality
Partner with product and business stakeholders to align roadmaps, priorities, and execution
Ensure effective Agile practices, metrics, and continuous improvement using Jira
Balance near-term delivery with long-term platform and technical investments
Incorporate customer feedback, operational insights, and data to drive product improvements
Act as a key engineering representative in cross-functional and leadership discussions
Communicate technical vision, risks, and progress to senior leadership
Influence product strategy through deep understanding of users and technical constraints
Drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and operations

Benefits

26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase
An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
401(k) Matching
100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
Training and Professional Development Plans
Commuter Benefits Plan
Parking and Transportation Allowance