Full Stack Technical Lead

About the role

We are seeking a Full Stack Technical Lead to support a VA program serving our Department of Veterans Affairs Corporate Portfolio client. The ideal candidate will have extensive C#/.NET, Angular, and SQL Server experience. As a Full Stack Technical Lead, you will guide the design, development, and delivery of full stack applications. You will lead a team of developers across the stack and will combine hands-on skill in C#/.NET and Angular with deep Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL expertise. You will own technical direction across the full development lifecycle, mentor engineers, and work with stakeholders to deliver reliable, performant, maintainable systems.

Location: Hybrid (2 days a week Arlington, VA)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)

Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve—delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full-stack, back-end, front-end, and database developers
  • Set coding standards, architecture guidelines, and best practices across the .NET, Angular, and SQL layers
  • Run design and code reviews, and ensure quality in every deliverable
  • Translate business requirements into technical designs, estimates, and work plans
  • Make and document architectural decisions (ADRs) and manage technical debt
• Application Development (.NET and Angular)
  • Design and build back-end services using C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, and Entity Framework Core or Dapper
  • Guide the development of Angular front ends: component architecture, RxJS, state management (NgRx or similar), routing, forms, and performance
  • Define API contracts (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger) and keep the front end and back end well integrated
  • Apply authentication and authorization (OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, Azure AD/Entra ID) and secure coding practices
  • Choose sensibly between ORM-generated queries and hand-written stored procedures
• Database Development (SQL Server)
  • Design and optimize schemas, indexes, views, stored procedures, functions, and triggers
  • Write and tune complex Transact-SQL (CTEs, window functions, MERGE, dynamic SQL, transactions, error handling)
  • Apply set theory (joins, unions, intersections, differences, relational algebra) to replace row-by-row (cursor/RBAR) logic with set-based solutions
  • Diagnose performance issues using execution plans, DMVs, and Query Store. Review and tune EF Core-generated SQL
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and concurrency control (isolation levels, locking, deadlocks)
• Development Lifecycle
  • Own delivery across the SDLC: requirements, design, development, testing, release, and support
  • Manage source control (Git), branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) covering .NET, Angular, and database code (SSDT, EF migrations, Flyway, or Liquibase)
  • Define a test strategy: unit tests (xUnit/NUnit, Jasmine/Jest, tSQLt), integration, end-to-end (Cypress or Playwright), and performance tests
  • Manage releases, environments, deployments, and rollback plans
  • Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and risk management in an Agile environment
• Operations & Collaboration
  • Work with DBAs and DevOps on backup/recovery, high availability, monitoring, and capacity planning
  • Support ETL/reporting needs (SSIS, SSRS, Power BI) where required
  • Communicate with product owners, architects, QA, and business stakeholders
  • Maintain technical documentation and onboarding materials

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust, via VA background investigation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with additional relevant experience substituted for education in accordance with contract guidelines
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in a lead or senior role
• Strong C# and .NET (ASP.NET Core) experience, including Web APIs and Entity Framework Core
• Strong Angular experience (modern versions), TypeScript, RxJS, and HTML/CSS
• Expert-level MS SQL Server and T-SQL: stored procedures, functions, CTEs, window functions, transactions, and error handling
• Solid understanding of set theory and relational modeling, and a set-based approach to problem solving
• Proven experience in query tuning, indexing, and execution plan analysis
• Strong knowledge of the full development lifecycle, including version control, CI/CD, automated testing, and release management
• Experience with database design, normalization, and application architecture patterns (layered, clean architecture, SOLID, dependency injection)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage technical and executive audiences
• Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Schedule

Standard business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000 annually, depending on geographic work location, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, security clearance, and contract requirements. Geographic salary ranges are determined in accordance with the company's compensation practices and represent a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match