Lead Software Engineer

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a cybersecurity firm built for high-consequence environments where mission, complexity, and trust intersect. Our single focus has been delivering cyber solutions to effectively manage risk & the business of cyber for 25 years!The Geospatial Enterprise Open Data Store (GEODS) contract provides integration, design, development, and sustainment for data services in support of the Federal Government. TDI is looking for a Lead Software Engineer on our GEODS program to be involved in designing and implementing new custom features that solve unique problems as well as updating and optimizing legacy features. This position requires a TS/SCI government clearance and hybrid commute to the Springfield, VA area. RESPONSIBILITIES:Design software solutions to meet technical and business needs by leveraging knowledge of architecture, software engineering, DevSecOps, and mission Serve as technical delivery leader, planning and managing application development activitiesProvide technical leadership and mentorship to project team members, with an emphasis on supporting junior and mid-level developers, including conducting code reviewsEnsure designs align with customer-approved specifications and adhere to established software quality standardsContribute to Program planning and prioritization; collaborate with product management on solution design, requirements decomposition, and estimationParticipate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)Develop well-designed, testable, efficient, and maintainable codeRecommend improvements to applications and organizational processes to enhance performance and efficiencyPrepare and manage releases of software componentsSupport formal testing efforts and drive timely resolution of defectsProvide technical support and consultation for application and infrastructure issues, including troubleshooting defects and responding to inquiriesQUALIFICATIONS:TS/SCI clearance is requiredBachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or 15+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degreeAt least 6 years of experience in software development using SAFe or similar Agile methodologies, including working with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to decompose high-level requirements into user stories6+ years of experience in Python (or similar programming languages), DevSecOps and CI/CD (e.g., GitLab), Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), and containerization/orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)Strong experience with AWS services, including EC2, DynamoDB, ECS, SQS/SNS, IAM, Lambda, and CDKProven ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts both verbally and in writingPrior experience leading development teams, workstreams, or major technical effortsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with front-end development in ReactDatabase experience, specifically with Apache Solr