Lead and mentor a forward-deployed software engineering team to deliver scalable microservice-based applications for defense customers. Oversee Agile processes, set coding/testing standards, translate product requirements into technical specifications, coordinate with cross-functional teams (data, QA, DevOps), and drive continuous improvement and high-quality deliverables.
Company Description Job Description
Govini transforms Defense Acquisition from an outdated manual process to a software-driven strategic advantage for the United States. Our flagship product, Ark, supports Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, Logistics, and Modernization teams with AI-enabled Applications and best-in-class data to more rapidly imagine, develop, and field the capabilities we need. Today, the national security community and every branch of the military rely on Govini to enable faster and more informed Acquisition decisions.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our talented team as Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) Manager at Govini. Govini is a leading technology company dedicated to supporting the defense and intelligence communities with cutting-edge software solutions. As a FDE Manager, you will be pivotal in shaping and driving our software engineering processes and implementations to new heights.
As an FDE Manager at Govini, you will lead a team of skilled Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs), both front-end and back-end specialists, through the entire software development lifecycle. You will oversee Agile ceremonies, set coding and testing standards, and ensure the quality of deliverables. Your leadership will be essential in translating business requirements into technical specifications, building scalable technology, and promoting innovation and efficiency within the team.
This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Pittsburgh, PA, or Arlington, VA.
This role may require up to 10% travel
Scope of Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Go-To-Market teams to ensure appropriate engineering support and delivery for government customers
- Lead and mentor a team of FDEs, guiding them from ideation to implementation, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
- Organize and lead Agile ceremonies for the software engineering team, ensuring efficient project execution and alignment with business goals
- Establish coding and testing best practices and standards for engineers, driving excellence in software development
- Take charge of developing, testing, and deploying modern software applications and new features, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines
- Oversee the quality of engineers' deliverables, including coding, testing, and debugging, to maintain high standards of software quality
- Collaborate closely with Govini's product team to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions
- Continuously seek innovation and process improvement opportunities, finding efficiencies in all assigned tasks to drive the team's success
- Work collaboratively with data engineers, data scientists, QA engineers, and DevOps engineers to enhance our platform's overall quality and performance
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship is required
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of external or internal customer-facing, complex, and large scale project management experience
- Minimum of 5 years of software development management with object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python, C#, or Ruby)
- 2+ years of people management
- Thorough understanding of microservice architecture
- Proven experience leading teams using an Agile development framework
- Strong analytical skills and unwavering attention to detail
Desired Skills:
- Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorship
- Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
- Experience in SQL and database design
- Strong knowledge of data structures, object-oriented design, algorithms, exception handling, and troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript frameworks like React or AngularJS
- Familiarity with Redis, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Apache Kafka
- Proficiency in profiling Java applications to identify bottlenecks
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery concepts and build tools
- Experience with containers, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps patterns
- Familiarity with Linux commands and scripting
We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you.
Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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