Lead Software Engineer

Reston, VA

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Type: Contract

Experience: 8

Education: BS

Category: Information Technology

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid

Brand: System One

Compensation Range: 88.64 Per Hour

Job ID: 380825

Date Posted: 09/23/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/qeSOcH


Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Reston, VA
Type: Contract
Compensation: $88.64
Work Model: remote

Responsibilities
• Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applications. Performs and leads the detail technical design, coding, code review and testing of new applications and enhancements of existing applications. Serves as a subject matter expert for specified systems and their subsequent applications. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Ensures compliance to the dev/sec/ops practices and policies. Understanding of architectural practices and design.
• Identifies gaps in requirements and solves problems for the supporting staff. Identifies sequencing of services and technologies that are integrated in later phases of the project. Leads the evaluation of risk and opportunity impacts to existing or proposed projects/programs and implements risk mitigation actions. Develops ways to improve performance and increase system availability. Provides recommendations to infuse new technology. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.
• Supports the Project Manager as the technical team lead on the project. Estimates the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers. Confers with clients to identify requirements and determine desired outcomes to formulate the design of the system or offer alternatives. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features.
• Leads software design and development teams. Identifies, analyzes, defines, and coordinates user, customer, and stakeholder needs and translates them into technical requirements. Manages technical resources (hardware, software, licenses, and services). Plans and leads transformation initiatives to new software architectures. Extends open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Plays a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap / architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Ensure code quality, deployment standards and practices. Mentors junior developers.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.
• 8 years of experience in software design and development, software test and evaluation, and software requirements management.
• Works closely with Architects, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Value Stream Managers to provide insight into delivering business value and meeting objectives.
• Decomposes functional and technical requirements into project activities and tasks and provides conceptual design, prototype, and test cycles appropriate to a chosen technical solution.
• Identifies technical risks and develops mitigation strategies; introduces and recommends industry best practices and standards for the project.
• Evaluates and assists in the selection and procurement of hardware and software technologies and serves as a mentor for junior developers.
• Works with stakeholders as well as technical and analytical counterparts to define constraints and develop requirements and concept of operations documentation.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Advanced knowledge of database technologies (e.g., cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL).
• Fundamental knowledge of software engineers’ best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Strong experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/Continuous Testing/Continuous Delivery processes and tools, with expertise in CI/CD frameworks.
• Experience deploying global applications and managing configurations.
• Reviewing work of other developers and providing feedback.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise.
• Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, C, Python).
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

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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