Lead DevOps Engineer (Exp in App Dev) (CTH, W2 role)

Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer (with App Dev)Location: Reston, VA (100% Remote)Duration: 6 Months (Contract to Hire)Profile: Lead-Level DevOps technologist with Application development chops (C++ and React evergreen native dev in AWS - in addition to the tech stack criteria below), also. So, basically a developer who loves ops. Must have experience build/deploy/troubleshoot web technology – dealt with all layers. Web pack is essential – Installed Electron windows; dealt with security problems.Key Responsibilities:• Lead Windows, Mac and Chromebook platform build engineering, ensuring reliable, scalable, repeatable builds• Assess and improve web module bundler configurations, build tooling, and monorepo (NX) workflows• Evaluate and optimize (or replace) Electron-based desktop build architecture• Own and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, and related tooling.• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions (CloudFormation, CDK)• Improve dependency management, vulnerability remediation strategies, and release governance• Establish and document standardized Git branching strategies and DevOps best practices• Troubleshoot build, deployment, and infrastructure issues in real time as an escalation point• Partner closely with developers, QA, and business stakeholders to improve delivery cohesion• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in DevOps principles, build engineering, and automation practices• Drive measurable improvements in build time, build reliability, and deployment confidenceRequired Qualifications:• Strong customer focus, ownership, urgency, and drive• Solid experience with web technologies, JavaScript/HTML/CSS• Experience supporting desktop and web application build pipelines• Independent, proactive, and able to deliver high-quality code• Ability to mentor and influence engineers without formal authority• Strong documentation habits and process standardization experience• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, build engineering, or platform engineering• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK)• Experience improving dependency management and vulnerability remediation processes• Strong cross-functional communication with business, development, and QA stakeholders• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, etc.)• Strong web component bundler expertise, including assessing, refactoring, and explaining configuration changes• Strong hands-on experience with Windows build environments and Windows OS-level considerations• Strong AWS experience (Cloud*, Code*, Dynamo, EC2, ECR, ECS, IAM, Lambda, Route53, S3, VPC, etc.)Preferred Qualifications:• Experience with cloud cost optimization initiatives• Experience building applications with C++• Experience working with Electron in desktop applications• Experience working in large monorepo environments (e.g., NX)• Experience formalizing Git branching and release strategies across teams• Experience evaluating or migrating away from Electron-based architectures• Enterprise-scale DevOps experience in regulated or structured environments• Experience with technical support using tools such as Pager Duty to identify and resolve issues