Engineering Lead - Backend (GovTech)

TL;DR

Engineering Lead - Backend (GovTech): Leading the development of scalable digital services for government agencies, specifically the Department of Veterans Affairs, with an accent on technical leadership and roadmap execution. Focus on reducing system ambiguity, communicating technical tradeoffs to stakeholders, and evolving complex products to improve Veteran outcomes.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000

Company

A technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services for the public sector.

What you will do

• Plan and execute project roadmaps independently without explicit technical supervision.
• Lead software engineering practices in planning sessions and advocate for optimal technical solutions.
• Communicate with stakeholders to represent technical tradeoffs and drive process improvements.
• Evolve complex and ambiguous products to uncover constraints and new opportunities.
• Reduce system ambiguity through documentation, refactoring, and automated testing.
• Conduct technical depth interviews for new candidates and present on complex technical topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of engineering experience (or equivalent professional experience).
• Expert-level capabilities in at least one major technology stack.
• Proven ability to independently lead teams and ensure successful delivery.
• Authorized to work in the US

Nice to have

• Experience with Department of Veterans Affairs and/or government contracting.
• Active clearance with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• 401K with employer match.
• Paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Employee Assistance Program.