Technical Lead (GovCon | Public Trust Eligibility)
Attaintalent · United States - Remote
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**Technical Lead (GovCon | Public Trust Eligibility)** **About the Role** Attain Talent is seeking a Technical Lead to support the design, development, and modernization of mission-critical federal software systems. This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader with strong backend architecture expertise, systems thinking, and the ability to lead scalable, secure application development across complex enterprise environments. **Key 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 • 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 • Support secure software delivery, code quality, testing automation, and CI/CD pipeline integration • Translate business and mission requirements into technical implementation strategies **Required Qualifications** • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience) • 9+ years of professional software engineering experience, including enterprise application development • Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, OpenJDK, GraphQL, Ruby on Rails, 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 **Nice to Have** • 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 **Compensation & Benefits** 💰 **Salary Range:** $140,000 – $155,000 USD ✅ Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified) ✅ Competitive Compensation Package ✅ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance ✅ Life Insurance, Short/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 (Employee Referrals & Performance-Based Rewards) **Equal Opportunity** Attain Talent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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