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Software Engineer - Team Lead Active Secret Clearance - Akima
Software Engineer
Lead a high‑performance engineering team on secure federal projects, driving architecture, code quality, and delivery using Python, Java, and AWS. Leverage Agile practices to meet mission‑critical deadlines while maintaining an active Secret clearance.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a cross‑functional team of developers, setting technical direction and ensuring adherence to secure coding standards.
- Architect and implement scalable, cloud‑native solutions on AWS, utilizing services such as EC2, Lambda, and RDS.
- Drive continuous integration and delivery pipelines, automating tests and deployments to accelerate release cycles.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of code reviews, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
- Collaborate with product, security, and operations stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, maintainable code.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience with Python and Java.
- Strong background in AWS architecture and DevOps practices.
- Proven leadership in Agile teams, with experience managing sprints and backlog grooming.
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering secure, high‑impact solutions.