Database Architect/Technical Lead

About the role

The Database Architect/Technical Lead guides the engineering work of a Sprint Team on the platform. You will own technical direction and code quality for your team, mentor developers, and ensure solutions align to the program's cloud-native, AI-augmented architecture standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and design direction for the Sprint Team
• Own code quality, code reviews, and engineering best practices
• Translate architecture standards into team-level implementation decisions
• Mentor developers and support their technical growth
• Partner with the Scrum Master and Product Owner on delivery and sprint scope
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tooling within the team
• Resolve technical impediments and coordinate cross-team integration points

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule (3-4 days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to prioritize and self-start
• Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift
• Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement
• Must be open to collaboration, feedback, and client asks
• Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including a technical leadership role
• Strong hands-on development experience with modern cloud-native stacks
• Experience with AWS services and CI/CD delivery
• Strong mentoring and communication skills

Preferred

• AWS certification
• Federal IT delivery experience
• Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tooling

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.