Technical Lead

Capital Technology Group

4d•$120,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

Capital Technology Group (CTG) is seeking a Technical Lead to support the design, development, and modernization of mission-critical federal software systems. The role calls for a senior engineering leader with backend architecture expertise, systems thinking, and the ability to lead scalable, secure application development in complex enterprise environments. The Technical Lead directs engineering work across the software development lifecycle, from architecture through deployment. They build and modernize enterprise software, architect APIs, guide technical decisions, collaborate with product and engineering partners, and help deliver secure, maintainable solutions for federal mission needs. The role also includes troubleshooting, cloud modernization, engineering standards, mentoring, and support for secure software delivery and automated testing. CTG’s multidisciplinary teams use agile methodologies and collaborate closely with clients. The company partners with federal agencies to build secure, scalable, mission-driven solutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 9 years of professional software engineering experience, including enterprise application development.
Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, OpenJDK, GraphQL, and REST APIs.
Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, integrations, and scalable enterprise applications.
Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
Experience building cloud-native applications in AWS or Azure.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, source control, and DevSecOps workflows.
Knowledge of secure software development principles, API security, and application security best practices.
Experience troubleshooting production systems, performance tuning, and operational support.
Strong communication and technical leadership skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), event-driven architecture, or serverless platforms.
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and secure systems integration.
Experience supporting federal government agencies.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and modernization of enterprise software systems supporting federal mission needs.
Drive engineering efforts across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture through deployment.
Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend applications using modern engineering best practices.
Architect and develop APIs using REST and GraphQL.
Lead system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making.
Partner with product, architecture, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated technical solutions.
Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and system performance issues.
Contribute to cloud modernization, application refactoring, and platform engineering improvements.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while establishing engineering standards and best practices.
Support secure software delivery, code quality, testing automation, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
Translate business and mission requirements into technical implementation strategies.

Benefits

Remote work; hybrid roles will be specified in the job post.
Competitive compensation package.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) with 4% matching.
Liberal PTO vacation policy.
Generous annual continuing education.
Annual wellness budget.
Bonus incentive programs, including employee referrals and performance-based rewards.