Technical Lead
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- Lead design, development, and modernization of enterprise software systems supporting federal mission needs
- Drive engineering efforts across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture through deployment
- Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend applications using modern engineering best practices
- Architect and develop APIs using REST and GraphQL
- Lead system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making
- Partner with product, architecture, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated technical solutions
- Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and system performance issues
- Contribute to cloud modernization, application refactoring, and platform engineering improvements
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while establishing engineering standards and best practices
- Support secure software delivery, code quality, testing automation, and CI/CD pipeline integration
- Translate business and mission requirements into technical implementation strategies
Who You Are
- A senior technical leader who enjoys solving complex engineering problems at scale
- Strong in backend architecture, distributed systems, and modern software engineering design
- Comfortable leading technical conversations and influencing engineering direction
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented
- Passionate about building secure, high-quality software in mission-driven environments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 9+ years of professional experience in software engineering experience, including enterprise application development
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, OpenJDK, GraphQL, and REST APIs
- Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, integrations, and scalable enterprise applications
- Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, design patterns, and engineering best practices
- Experience building cloud-native applications in AWS or Azure
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, source control, and DevSecOps workflows
- Knowledge of secure software development principles, API security, and application security best practices
- Experience troubleshooting production systems, performance tuning, and operational support
- Strong communication and technical leadership skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), event-driven architecture, or serverless platforms
- Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and secure systems integration
- Experience supporting federal government agencies
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Attain Partners
View Company ProfileAttain Partners is a premier management consulting and technology advisory firm engineered specifically to orchestrate digital transformation across the public sector, including higher education, healthcare, and massive nonprofit organizations. Operating as a high-velocity strategic ecosystem, the company specializes in deploying enterprise-grade technology solutions, complex business process modernization, and rigorous compliance frameworks. Moving beyond standard consulting, Attain Partners acts as an elite Salesforce Summit Partner, seamlessly integrating advanced CRM capabilities, data analytics, and artificial intelligence into legacy institutional workflows. Under the hood, their highly specialized practice areas handle everything from complex grants management and indirect cost recovery optimization to change management and precision philanthropy. What sets Attain Partners apart is its uncompromising dedication to mission-driven impact; by bridging the gap between deep regulatory compliance and cutting-edge digital infrastructure, the firm empowers critical institutions to scale their operations, secure vital funding, and accelerate their societal missions without operational friction.
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