Technical Lead.

Nightwing•Fort Meade, MD

9d•$122,000 - $253,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Location: Flexible with travel to NCR and San Antonio Nightwing is seeking an experience Technical Lead. The Technical Lead is responsible for establishing architectural direction and engineering solutions for the unified AMS/FIPE platform. This position requires deep expertise in enterprise-grade system architecture, microservices development, and cloud-native technologies. The Technical Lead ensures technical coherence across all development efforts, defines engineering standards, and guides the team in implementing scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that meet mission requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 14 years of software development and architecture experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent substitution)
Demonstrated expertise developing enterprise-grade distributed systems
Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, Go, or similar)
Strong knowledge of cloud-native technologies and multi-cloud environments
Experience with workflow orchestration engines and automation platforms
Familiarity with UML 2.x and architecture documentation standards
5+ years of experience in offensive cyber operations or related mission areas
Active TS/SCI clearance
Must be U.S. citizen

Responsibilities

Define and maintain system architecture for unified AMS/FIPE solution
Establish technical direction and engineering best practices
Lead development of system design documentation and architectural artifacts
Guide implementation of microservices architecture and containerization strategies
Ensure alignment with Government enterprise architecture standards
Provide technical oversight for DevSecOps pipeline implementation
Review and approve technical design decisions
Mentor development team on advanced technical concepts
Participate in technical exchange meetings and code reviews
Support integration with Government platform services (Kubernetes, service mesh, etc.)