Technical Lead/Architect

xScion•McLean, VA

About The Position

As an employee, you Turn Change Into Value® - for our clients, for our company, for your professional growth, and for the consumers. We hire the best and brightest, who are driven to create lasting value. At xScion, you aren't just another team member, you're impactful. You're empowered. You're driven. You're an xScioneer. xScion is seeking a Technical Lead/Architect to work on an xScion project team with one of our clients. As a Tech Lead/Architect, You Will: Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the prototype development team Design and establish the overall technical vision and architecture for the prototype Make critical technical decisions while considering scalability, performance, and security Collaborate with product architecture teams for additional architectural support Coordinate with cross-functional teams on shared technical needs and resources Lead the implementation of deployment and automation strategies Work closely with Security Architecture, Security Engineering, and Security Operations teams Establish technical standards and best practices for the development team Review code and provide technical mentorship to team members Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies Ensure architecture aligns with business requirements and project goals Balance technical debt against delivery timelines To Be Successful, You Need: US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) 7+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in technical leadership roles Proven experience designing and implementing scalable cloud-based solutions Strong knowledge of contemporary API design principles and practices Experience with containerization, microservices, and cloud-native architectures Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Understanding of security principles and compliance requirements Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide development teams Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Background in prototype development and iterative design preferred Why xScion? We have an amazing culture– We were named Best Places to Work in Virginia 7 times, including 2025. We are poised for rapid growth– We are on the cutting edge of digital transformation in Financial Services, Healthcare, Nonprofit and Public Sector and continuously welcome new clients to the xScion family. We believe in your continuous development– We invest in our teams’ development, including our Communities of Practice, technology partnerships, sandbox and paying for certifications and trainings to improve their skills because we are committed to collectively being the best at what we do. We want you to make an impact in whatever you do– Our people are given the opportunity to provide impactful change to our clients and team. We believe in equality - As a woman-owned organization, we believe in an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s uniqueness makes us stronger. Great Benefits: Medical, dental, 401(k) match, flexible spending and more, but we also have unique perks such as up to 27 days off a year (including your birthday!), remote work opportunities, parental leave, wellness benefits and many other things that inspire balance and flexibility. We’re Transforming RegTech Organizations: At xScion, we Turn Change Into Value. We help clients in highly regulated industries start or accelerate their digital transformation initiatives by shifting their mindset and goals into smaller, actionable steps that create lasting value. With more than 20 years of experience supporting Regulatory Technology (RegTech), xScion provides both domain experts and tailored solutions to help organizations navigate complex compliance and technology requirements. We specialize in Business Agility, Cloud Transformation, and Organizational Change Management solutions for clients in Financial Services, Public Sector, Nonprofits, and Healthcare. Our experts help prepare and create change to clients’ processes, technology and culture in order to improve operational efficiencies and the customer experience. As a certified Woman-Owned Small Business, we are proud to be the most trusted solutions partner that business and technology leaders count on to deliver lasting, impactful value. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. xScion takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. You will be added to our talent community when you apply for this job. You may opt-out at any time. Want to Learn More about xScion? Check us out on www.xscion.com or socially at LinkedIn, Twitter, and Glassdoor.

Requirements

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
7+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in technical leadership roles
Proven experience designing and implementing scalable cloud-based solutions
Strong knowledge of contemporary API design principles and practices
Experience with containerization, microservices, and cloud-native architectures
Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Understanding of security principles and compliance requirements
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide development teams
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Nice To Haves

Background in prototype development and iterative design preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the prototype development team
Design and establish the overall technical vision and architecture for the prototype
Make critical technical decisions while considering scalability, performance, and security
Collaborate with product architecture teams for additional architectural support
Coordinate with cross-functional teams on shared technical needs and resources
Lead the implementation of deployment and automation strategies
Work closely with Security Architecture, Security Engineering, and Security Operations teams
Establish technical standards and best practices for the development team
Review code and provide technical mentorship to team members
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure architecture aligns with business requirements and project goals
Balance technical debt against delivery timelines