Technical Lead

Koniag Government Services

. Lead the technical approach for backend APIs, frontend applications, and cloud infrastructure .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading backend API development, frontend application design, and cloud infrastructure management while ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Proficient in maintaining CI/CD pipelines and guiding technology decisions using approved programming languages and tools.

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Backend API DevelopmentCloud Infrastructure ManagementMicroservices ArchitectureAgile Development PracticesFederal Security Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

PythonRubyJavaScriptReactCI/CD PipelinesCloud-Native Application DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentTest CoverageZero Trust Architecture

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitHubCircleCICloud.govSalesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectGoogle Cloud ProfessionalPublic Trust Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Federal Government IT ProjectsFIPS 140-2 EncryptionOWASP Security StandardsFedRAMPFISMA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptMicroservicesPythonReactRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical approach for backend APIs, frontend applications, and cloud infrastructure
Ensure code meets PWS quality standards, including 90% test coverage, zero linting errors, and zero medium/high security vulnerabilities
Oversee integration with USDA mission systems via well-defined APIs
Guide technology decisions using approved tools such as Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and React on cloud.gov infrastructure
Ensure systems comply with Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207), FIPS 140-2 encryption, and OWASP security standards
Maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and CircleCI
Support system documentation, hand-off planning, and contract transition requirements
Ensure API response times meet performance standards, including CatEx triage under one second
Collaborate daily with the Product Owner, Facilitator, and design team
Support a federal client on a business and IT modernization project for the USDA ERAS Platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field required
Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience
At least 3 years in a technical lead or senior engineering role
Experience leading development teams on federal government IT projects
Strong software engineering background with full-stack experience
Experience with cloud-hosted federal systems; cloud.gov preferred
Knowledge of agile development practices
Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and federal security standards
Experience with microservices architecture and API development
Demonstrated experience with cloud-native application development and deployment
Experience with agile/scrum methodologies on large-scale software projects
Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Master's degree preferred
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional, or equivalent federal cloud certifications are a plus
Experience with Salesforce development is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement