Principal Software Engineering Lead – Enterprise Application Modernization

Concept Solutions, LLC

. Provide technical leadership across enterprise application modernization initiatives supporting the Department of War .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering leadership, establishing engineering standards, and mentoring teams in the development of enterprise web applications for government clients. Proficient in driving software quality and fostering collaboration across engineering squads.

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Technical LeadershipEngineering Standards EstablishmentMentorship and GuidanceGo (Golang) ProgrammingJava Programming

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringEnterprise Web ApplicationsCode ReviewsTest CoverageBranching and Release PracticesReact DevelopmentContract TestingGitLabApplication ModernizationTechnical Dispute Resolution

Soft Skills

CollaborationKnowledge SharingFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

GitLab

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Security ClearanceEligibility for DoW Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department of WarGovernment CustomersEngineering Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaReactGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership across enterprise application modernization initiatives supporting the Department of War
Establish engineering standards for coding, code reviews, branching and release practices, test coverage, and definition of done
Drive software quality across sustainment and platform development tracks
Ensure consistent adoption of engineering best practices across development squads
Maintain accountability for application-side changes connecting sustained applications to the modernized platform
Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering squad leads
Facilitate cross-track design reviews
Resolve technical disputes between sustainment and platform squads
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of professional software engineering experience
5+ years of experience leading multiple engineering squads delivering enterprise web applications to government customers
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain engineering standards across multiple development teams
Experience providing technical mentorship, facilitating design reviews, and resolving complex engineering challenges
Experience working with Go (Golang), Java, and React codebases
Familiarity with GitLab and contract testing practices
Active Secret security clearance or higher preferred
U.S. citizenship required
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance
Must work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with core hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Government-furnished equipment must be used for all access to government environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting
Positive culture centered on innovation, engagement, and career development
Government-furnished equipment for access to government environments