Software Technical Lead

Amentum•Herndon, VA

About The Position

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Software Technical Lead to join our team of passionate individuals in Herndon, VA . In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission. Your Impact: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to spearhead software development initiatives within our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience with expertise in multi-tiered C# .NET applications, information systems, and service-oriented architectures. This leadership role requires strong full-stack development skills, deep database design knowledge, DevOps experience, and the ability to mentor junior developers and drive technical excellence across projects.

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on software development experience
Proven leadership in secure systems engineering, systems integration, and reverse engineering
Expertise in programming languages: C#, C++, SQL
Experience with development tools: JIRA, Confluence, Splunk, Enterprise Architect
Strong debugging, performance optimization, and DevOps skills
Background in operational monitoring and on-call support for critical systems
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
TS/SCI w/ Poly
M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
B.S. in Mathematics and/or Computer Science (required)

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Enterprise Service Bus architecture
Experience with Python, Angular, JavaScript
Experience with OpenShift or other container orchestration software
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Familiarity with high-availability systems and secure communications
Experience providing Tier 3, 24x7 on-call support for mission-critical systems

Responsibilities

Lead software development projects from requirements analysis through deployment and maintenance.
Architect and develop complex software solutions utilizing C#, C++, SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Server, and Linux
Drive system monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts using Splunk and Grafana/Prometheus
Work with Jira and Confluence for agile management
Produce detailed technical documentation, including system designs, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and operational procedures
Guide cross-functional collaboration to reverse engineer legacy codebases and develop UML models with Enterprise Architect
Ensure compliance and security in communication systems operations
Lead research, prototyping, and continuous improvements to existing systems and architectures
Diagnose and resolve complex software, performance, and infrastructure challenges
Stay ahead of industry trends and recommend cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency and innovation