Lead Software Engineer (Partially Remote)
Columbia, MD
Client Opportunities – Software Development Openings /
Hybrid
Salary: $175,000 - 210,000/year
This position allows for 2-3 days per week remote / work from home after training.
The Lead Software Engineer will see the "big picture" for our department, developing patterns and practices for the development team. Communicating the vision and developing buy-in will be equally important in this role. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and experience leading large projects. This is not a green field project, but rather a unique opportunity to shape how the platform serves its customers for years to come.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development efforts of the industry standard IPMS system, handling billions of threats per day.
- Oversee a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Data Scientists, DSP Engineers, SDR Engineers, RF
- Engineers, and Software Engineers, to integrate cutting-edge technologies into the IPMS system.
- Lead coding efforts, contributing to the development of complex software components.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and code documentation.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for
- innovation and improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience as a Software Architect or Lead Developer, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects.
- Expertise in software development using C#, Rust, Javascript, C++, and related technologies.
- Experience with common protocols standards and patterns such as GRPC, Protobuf, CRUD, and REST.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience handling high-volume data, particularly in domains such as Financial Data Analysis or Real-Time RF systems.
- Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Experience with the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and legacy maintenance.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
- An active security clearance is preferred, or the candidate must be eligible to apply for, obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
$175,000 - $210,000 a year
