Lead Full Stack Developer

About the role

The team is composed of intellectual individuals, passionate about developing reverse engineering tooling, system architecture, technical leadership, and complex software implementation. The team is growing and looking for someone with a full-stack background who has an understanding of how to synthesize program requirements into actionable tasks and lead technical teams through implementation and scaling.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead, bridging the gap between high-level visionary goals and tactical implementation for critical national security research programs.
• Support the Principal Investigator by breaking down complex deliverables into actionable tasks and overseeing the full stack development process from inception to deployment.
• Lead technical implementation teams 100% in-office, with a primary focus on hands-on lab operations in Arlington and occasional travel to Herndon.
• Ensure the successful completion of program deliverables through sound technical judgment and the leadership of functional engineering staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 7+ years of experience in a similar software engineering role (extensive experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for a specific degree).
• Proven ability to lead the planning and execution of technical tasks, including task prioritization, schedule management, and providing direction to other team members.
• Advanced proficiency in development programming languages such as Python and JavaScript, with extensive experience working in Linux-based environments.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, including version control (git), containerization and scaling (Kubernetes), and CI/CD automated tools (Jenkins, GitLab).

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and be willing to work 100% in person and in a lab environment.
• This role is based in-person at our Arlington, VA office, with a planned transition to our Herndon, VA lab facility in the future.
• Candidates must be able to commute to both locations.

Nice to have (preferred)

• Experience designing and deploying scalable applications within AWS, OpenStack, or other cloud-based architectures.
• Strong professional experience with modern frontend frameworks, specifically Vue.js.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code practices and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or OpenTofu to optimize service delivery.
• Prior experience supporting DoD or national security R&D projects, particularly in transitioning technology to operational end-users.
• Demonstrated success in providing technical mentorship and guidance to junior and staff-level engineering staff.

Benefits

Two Six Technologies offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package that reflects the value we place on our employees and their contributions. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

Pay

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Schedule

The Lead Full Stack Developer role is based in-person at our Arlington, VA office, with a planned transition to our Herndon, VA lab facility in the future.