Technical Lead

Technical Lead – Full Stack / AWS

Location: Charlottesville, VA or McLean, VA

Work Type: Full-Time Onsite at either location (Travel to Charlottesville required)

Remote Work: No

Job Description

Seeking a senior Tech Lead / Key Personnel to support complex software development, cloud, cybersecurity, and technical integration initiatives in a classified environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong full-stack development, hands-on AWS expertise, technical leadership, and systems integration experience, with AWS SME-level knowledge strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams and complex initiatives across software engineering, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, networking, and systems integration
• Design, develop, and integrate full-stack applications in a classified environment
• Develop using Java, JavaScript, Python, React, and Node.js
• Design, configure, and support AWS environments, including RDS and EC2/Elastic Compute
• Provide technical guidance on cloud architecture, application development, infrastructure, and system integration
• Support complex cloud, standalone, multi-classification, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee technical execution from planning through completion
• Communicate technical requirements, solutions, risks, and recommendations to technical and leadership audiences
• Identify opportunities to improve information systems processes and technical integration

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong full-stack software development experience in a classified environment
• Hands-on experience with AWS, RDS, and EC2/Elastic Compute
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, Python, React, and Node.js
• Demonstrated technical leadership and systems integration experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Have Qualifications

• AWS SME-level expertise and/or AWS certifications
• Experience with HPC environments or integrations
• IT networking experience
• Experience with multi-classification environments and standalone systems
• Cloud architecture and large-scale systems integration experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI CI Poly clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.