Lead full stack development across front end and back end systems supporting federal copyright modernization workstreams
Plan and execute technical roadmaps independently, without explicit direction from technical supervisors
Serve as the primary technical lead for your workstream, proactively communicating progress, risks, and tradeoffs to stakeholders
Elaborate on and evolve complex, ambiguous systems to surface constraints and uncover new opportunities
Reduce technical ambiguity through documentation, refactoring, and automated testing practices
Advocate for sound technical solutions in planning sessions, communicating tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Participate in technical depth interviews with prospective candidates
Support bid writing, tech demos, and client-facing communications by articulating system history, design decisions, and past performance
Periodically travel to collaborate with clients, partners, and stakeholders as needed

Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree
Expert-level proficiency in at least one major full stack technology stack with demonstrated ability to independently lead teams and ensure successful delivery
Strong experience with back end development using Python and/or Java
Proficiency with front end development using Angular or similar modern frameworks
Experience working with relational databases, including PostgreSQL
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application architecture
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control using GitLab
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical topics to varied audiences
Must meet federal suitability requirements and pass a background investigation as a condition of employment.

Staff Software Engineer – Full Stack

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