Technical Lead

Pay: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Job Description: Technical Lead Constellation seeks a Technical Lead to provide end-to-end ownership of technical product delivery across automation and full-stack development initiatives. This role is responsible for guiding architecture, directing engineering workstreams, and ensuring solutions align with client mission needs and program objectives. The Lead works closely with developers and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions, oversee execution across Python data and ETL processes and web-based applications, and drive informed decision-making throughout the delivery lifecycle. This position serves as the primary technical authority in client engagements, providing clear direction, presenting solutions, and ensuring delivery quality, performance, and accountability across teams. Core Responsibilities:Technical Leadership: Provide architectural oversight and technical direction across teams developing Python-based automation and full-stack applications (React, Spring Boot). Validate engineering approaches, enforce best practices, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable. Solution Architecture: Translate complex client requirements into clear, actionable technical designs. Lead solutioning sessions and define system architecture and automated processes in collaboration with engineering teams. Client Engagement: Serve as the primary technical interface with stakeholders. Present solutions, guide decision-making, and manage trade-offs to ensure alignment with mission and program objectives. Delivery Oversight: Oversee execution across technical workstreams, managing priorities, risks, and escalations. Identify and resolve technical challenges early to maintain delivery timelines and quality. The ideal candidate must have the following experience, background, and credentials:8+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, or solution architecture. Strong technical background in Python-based scripting and/or full-stack development (React, Spring Boot, or similar). Proven experience leading system architecture and delivering scalable, cloud-based (AWS/Azure) solutions. Experience overseeing cross-functional engineering teams (backend, frontend, data). Strong client-facing skills, including presenting technical solutions and driving decision-making. Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience). Be a U.S. citizen able to pass a background investigation by the client agency. DHS clearance with CBP/ICE, or DoD Top-Secret preferred. Preferred Skills:Experience leading teams building data/automation pipelines or ETL workflows. Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerization, cloud deployment). Experience supporting federal programs or working in regulated environments. Background in product ownership or technical product management. Education: Bachelor's Degree (Required) Job Type: Full-time Work Location: Remote Benefits:401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s):This position requires U.S. citizenship. Are you a U.S. citizen currently residing in the U.S.? Do you have a DHS or DOD clearance?