Job Title: Technical Lead (Identity and Biometric Solutions)
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Type: Contract
Compensation: $72.00
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Must have U.S. or Dual Citizenship and be able to obtain post-hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Treasury

Overview

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main technical leader for managing the design and implementation of multiple complex projects within Identity and Biometric Solutions, collaborating closely with engineering teams and technical staff to ensure successful deployment of solutions.
• Lead and oversee the technical aspects of bids and presales activities, ensuring solution feasibility, architecture consistency, and alignment with contractual requirements and customer constraints.
• Prepare and deliver Design Validation (DVa) documentation, describing overall solution architecture, technology choices, customer needs, and regulatory standards, while identifying and mitigating engineering risks.
• Translate customer needs into functional solution specifications, author solution level requirements, and interface documentation.
• Own the overall solution architecture and design, leading technical decisions to meet security, performance, environmental, cost, and timing requirements in collaboration with architects and Work Package Managers.
• Approve engineering documentation, workload estimations, and coordinate technical team activities to ensure quality and adherence to project timelines.
• Lead customer workshops, ensuring clear understanding of client requirements to develop precise specifications and articulate solutions effectively to stakeholders.
• Organize and lead technical meetings, peer reviews, and project status reports, collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to oversee technical delivery.
• Monitor technical risks and implement action plans, while reporting project status and progress to management and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Over 8 years of software engineering experience with strong knowledge of engineering practices and processes.
• Proven leadership in engineering environments, with a pragmatic approach to team decision-making.
• Strong technical background, including experience with solution architecture, security, performance optimization, and project constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading teams and engaging effectively with stakeholders and clients.
• Experience managing multiple projects, conducting stakeholder workshops, and using project tracking tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical decisions.
• Availability to travel 15-20% within North America, with the ability to read/write/speak fluent English.
• Cloud experience (AWS Cloud preferred), familiarity with Java, .NET, API, databases, Jira, and Confluence desired.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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