Software Engineering Leader (Cloud SaaS / Azure Gov) - In Office Position

Location: Downtown Kirkland (In-Office Position)About Net-InspectNet-Inspect builds cloud-based software that powers quality and supply chain operations across the aerospace and defense industry. Our SaaS platform is mission critical for more than 8,000 companies in 52 countries, including OEMs such as Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, and Bombardier. When a complex aerospace component is manufactured and inspected, chances are Net-Inspect played a major role in making it happen safely and efficiently.We operate in a FedRAMP Moderate environment on Azure Government, delivering secure, scalable, and highly reliable solutions to a global customer base.Inside the company, we are intentionally different:A small, highly skilled team of exceptional engineers and QA professionalsDirect access to the Executive Team and key customer stakeholdersA culture that’s fun, collaborative, and low-ego, where everyone has real ownershipA focus on continuous improvement and innovationWe invest heavily in our people and culture because we believe they are the foundation of our long-term success.We are now looking for a Software Engineering Leader to lead our engineering organization and help shape the next chapter of Net-Inspect.The OpportunityIn Net-Inspect’s top engineering role, you will:Lead and grow a multidisciplinary team of software developers and QA engineersOwn the architecture, reliability, scalability, and security of a mission-critical global SaaS platformDrive modernization and innovation while safeguarding the trust of some of the world’s most demanding customersTranslate complex aerospace/defense and regulatory requirements into elegant, secure, and reliable technical solutionsIf you love building teams, scaling platforms, and solving challenging engineering problems with real-world impact, this role sits at the heart of all of it.What You’ll DoEngineering Leadership & People ManagementLead, mentor, and develop Net-Inspect’s team of software developers and QA engineersBuild a high-performance, high-trust engineering cultureConduct performance reviews, define goals, and support career growthLead by example with strong engineering standards and architectural disciplineRecruit and hire outstanding technical talentArchitecture & Technical OversightMaintain a deep technical understanding of Net-Inspect’s cloud architecture across Azure Government and Azure CommercialGuide architectural decisions and technical design reviewsDrive modernization, technical debt reduction, and platform scalabilityEnsure the platform supports rapid delivery without compromising security or stabilityDrive adoption of technologies that enable our AI/LLM initiatives and next-generation platform capabilities.Execution & DeliveryLead weekly sprint planning, prioritization, and release managementKeep the backlog healthy and well-aligned with business goalsEnsure on-time delivery of high-quality features and enhancementsPartner with Product and the Executive Team to align engineering work with company strategySecurityMaintain strong working knowledge of FedRAMP Moderate, NIST 800-53 Rev 5, and related standardsOversee Continuous Monitoring activities and security postureLead vulnerability management, static/dynamic analysis, and software composition analysisOwn incident response, root cause analysis, and operational excellenceConduct disaster recovery planning, testing, performance tuning, and trainingLead the annual third-party security audit (conducted by 3PAO)Platform Resilience & Risk MitigationConduct comprehensive analyses of single points of failure across the entire platform—application, data, networking, and operational layersDesign and implement robust mitigation strategies (redundancy, failover, fault isolation, chaos testing, etc.) to eliminate customer-impacting outagesDevelop architectural patterns that ensure continuity of operations even in rare or “black swan” scenariosPartner with Security and Infrastructure to model extreme-case risks and ensure the platform can withstand unexpected load, dependency failures, or regional disruptionsBuild a culture of proactive resiliency planning, encouraging teams to anticipate failure modes long before they become real-world eventsCustomer & Stakeholder PartnershipRepresent Net-Inspect as the technical leader in key customer and stakeholder discussionsDesign and estimate new projects directly with customersSupport high-level escalations and cross-team technical problem solvingContribute to roadmap planning across engineering, product, and executive teamsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience7+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in engineering leadershipStrong background in cloud-based SaaS architecture (Azure preferred)Proven success building secure, scalable, and reliable systemsDeep familiarity with:App Services, Function Apps, and App Service EnvironmentsAzure Firewall and Application GatewayDNS, Networking, and Secure RoutingAzure SQL, CosmosDB, Blob StorageService Bus Queue and RedisKey Vault and App ConfigurationAzure DevOps Agents and PipelinesExperience leading teams in regulated environments (FedRAMP, DoD, ISO27001, etc.)Excellent communication, leadership, and delivery management skillsU.S. citizen (required to work with sensitive customer data)Preferred Qualifications3+ years leading a SaaS platform through formal security auditsExperience with Aerospace & Defense or manufacturing customersWhy You’ll Love Working HereImpact at global scale: Your decisions will influence thousands of companies and critical aerospace programs worldwideHigh visibility & ownership: You’ll work closely with the Executive Team and shape long-term strategyCulture: Smart, kind, motivated teammates who genuinely enjoy working togetherInnovation opportunities: A strong platform with significant room for modernization and new capabilitiesIf you’re passionate about technology, love building software that can transform an industry, and thrive in a small, talented, and energetic team, we’d love to meet you.