Software Engineer Lead

Job Title: Software Engineer Lead Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity:   Lead software engineering efforts supporting intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber systems for Department of Defense customers. As a Software Engineer Lead, you will:   Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and systems for complex DoD intelligence and mission systems   Develop and integrate mission capabilities for next-generation SIGINT, EW, and Cyber Operations platforms   Architect and implement software solutions applying modern development methodologies including Agile,   DevSecOps , and CI/CD practices   Lead software engineering teams in delivering scalable, secure, and mission-critical applications   Design and develop software components, firmware, and computing systems software for non-IT related engineering or scientific disciplines   Interface with product managers, systems engineers, and cross-functional teams across government and industry partners   Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior software engineers   Responsibilities:   Design   and implement complex software architectures using modern programming languages and frameworks   Lead   development of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications for SIGINT, EW, and Cyber solutions   Develop   and   maintain   distributed and asynchronous programming models for mission systems   Design   and document hardware/software interfaces between system components   Implement   and manage CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and deployment automation using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible   Develop   microservices architectures and service-based applications with RESTful APIs   Write   and   maintain   scripts using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and deployment   Design   production-grade applications with security, diagnostics, maintainability, scalability, auditing, and complex multi-layer troubleshooting capabilities   Integrate   systems with enterprise services, databases, and cloud architectures   Apply   software standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system lifecycle   Conduct   code reviews, develop coding standards, and ensure software quality and security compliance   Develop   technical documentation including software design documents, API specifications, and user guides   Solve   complex technical problems and recommend enhancements to software architecture   Support   integration and test events including development, operational, and acceptance testing   Qualifications:   Required:     Active   Secret security clearance (required)   Master's   degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Mathematics with concentration in computer science   10 + years of professional experience with software engineering   Strong   experience with applying programming concepts in professional environments using languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar   Demonstrated   experience with modern software development methodologies including Agile,   DevSecOps , and CI/CD practices   Experience   designing, developing, and deploying production software applications   Strong   understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices   Experience   with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows   Proficiency   with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance practices   Strong   analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues   Excellent   communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders   Demonstrated   ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers   Desired:     Active   Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility    Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification   Experience   with CMOSS/MORA interface standards and VPX architectures   Experience   with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms   Experience   with   DevSecOps   pipeline tooling such as GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube,   JFrog   Artifactory, or Fortify   Experience   with Web Technologies such as Angular, React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS   Experience   with database programming including SQL and NoSQL databases   Experience   in microservice architectures and API development   Working   knowledge of signal processing fundamentals and RF systems   Experience   with MATLAB, Simulink, or GNU Radio for signal processing applications   Knowledge   of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or on-premises cloud solutions   Experience   with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and secure coding practices   Understanding   of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system security authorization processes   Familiarity   with Intelligence Community systems and data formats   Experience   supporting government program offices in intelligence or defense sectors   Knowledge   of distributed computing, parallel processing, or high-performance computing   - What You Can Expect:  A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the