About the Team
Here at BTI360, we’ve built a culture that’s passionate about developing software engineers. Software doesn't build itself. People do. In fact, teams of people do. That's why our primary focus is on developing better craftsmen, better teammates, and better technical leaders. By putting people first, we're not just giving our teammates more opportunities to grow, we're also raising the bar of the software we ship. BTI360 previously has been voted 10 years in a row as a TOP Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal.
About the Role
Are you a driven leader with a passion for guiding teams to develop innovative software solutions? We’re seeking a Software Engineer Team Lead with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to lead a team of talented developers in delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing applications. In this role, you’ll blend technical expertise with leadership to design, build, and maintain complex software systems while mentoring and inspiring a high-performing team.
In this role, you will:
- You’ll leverage your expertise in software development, cloud engineering, and agile practices to oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet or exceed quality expectations.
- By applying your knowledge of modern programming languages, frameworks, and tools—such as C#, Python, React, Git, and Docker—you’ll drive the creation of resilient applications and microservices that support critical organizational needs.
- You’ll Lead and Mentor a Software Engineering Team - providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- You’ll also work closely with stakeholders to define requirements, manage risks, and prioritize tasks to align with mission objectives.
- You will facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration - working closely with systems engineers, database administrators, and other technical teams to ensure seamless integration across platforms.
- You will support Legacy and Modern Systems to maintain and enhance existing software systems while driving the adoption of next-generation technologies and architectures.
- You’ll design and implement software systems that support critical mission objectives and operational functions, contributing to the organization’s success.
You might thrive in this role if you:
- Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
- Proven Leadership in Software Development: Experience leading and mentoring development teams, driving technical excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Expertise in Full-Stack Development: Proficiency in modern programming languages like C#, Python, and JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Cloud Engineering Experience: Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing applications in cloud environments such as AWS.
- Strong Knowledge of Development Tools: Familiarity with Git, GitLab, Docker and CI/CD pipelines to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and support continuous integration and delivery of web applications and microservices.
- Secure Software Development Practices: Deep understanding of security principles and best practices for handling sensitive data and building secure applications.
- Database Management Skills: Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and other relational database systems, including scripting in PL/SQL.
- Web Application Development Expertise: Proficiency in building and maintaining web applications using HTML5, CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind, and modern JavaScript libraries.
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and gather requirements effectively.
You will excel in this role if you have also these skills:
- Additional experience with legacy systems, IT program management, or specialized tools like Lotus Notes development and certificate management.
- The ideal candidate will be based in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area
BTI360 benefits for full-time teammates
- Fully paid healthcare premiums
- Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
- Career development and in-house training
- Continuing Education: $5,250.00 annually towards education
- Up to 5 weeks PTO plus 2 weeks of federal holidays
- 401K dollar for dollar matching up to 6% annually - vested immediately on day 1
- Giving Back: Serving communities locally and across the globe
- Social Events (happy hours, golf tournament, BTI360 Family Festival and more)
Commitment to Diversity
At BTI360, we believe that unlocking the potential of others is not just a mission—it's the heart of our culture. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can grow each day, lead with humility, and do the right thing. Our core values guide us in developing software that makes a difference, primarily serving national security customers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment of mutual respect and inclusion where everyone can bring their true selves to work.
Join us in a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your potential is unlocked. Together, we develop great software fast and deliver exceptional solutions for our customers.
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What We Do
BTI360 is a software development company based in the Washington DC area that provides big data software solutions to clients in the federal government. Over the past decade, we have optimized our craft around niche areas in Distributed Search, Machine Learning, and Cloud Engineering. Our solutions help mission users spend less time combing through content and more time developing insights.
BTI360 offers a tight knit, open culture focused on developing our team. From the beginning our founders believed that if you invest in great people, great things will happen. We regularly invest in developing our team's technical and leadership skills through a blend of code katas, targeted trainings, and conferences.
Our philosophy is simple: attract the best engineers, invest in their growth, and empower them to lead ideas that make a lasting impact.
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