Lead Software Engineer

Summary

The Lead Software Engineer leads development of SBCC's software platform supporting U.S. Air Force commercial technology discovery, industry engagement, project visibility, and transition. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for the software team, architecture, engineering execution, and delivery. The Lead Software Engineer works closely with product leadership and customers to turn operational needs into reliable, maintainable software. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Commercial Engagement & Integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software team and own day-to-day technical execution

• Set architecture, engineering standards, and development practices

• Remain hands-on in the codebase and contribute directly to production software

• Translate product priorities into practical technical plans and estimates

• Make sound build, buy, and integration decisions (this needs to be coordinated with VP CE&I to remain within budget/resource plan)

• Review code and technical designs and maintain a high standard for software quality

• Own technical decisions across the frontend, backend, data architecture, integrations, and cloud infrastructure

• Guide integrations with external platforms, APIs, public data sources, and approved government systems

• Identify technical risks and tradeoffs early and communicate them clearly

• Establish appropriate practices for security, testing, monitoring, documentation, and reliability

• Recruit, develop, and manage technical staff as needed (coordinated with VP CE&I to remain within budget and Resource Plan)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong experience designing, building, and operating production software

• Deep hands-on software engineering capability across modern web applications, APIs, data systems, and cloud infrastructure

• Experience leading software engineers and owning technical execution

• Demonstrated ability to make sound architecture and technology decisions

• Ability to work across frontend, backend, data, infrastructure, and integrations

• Strong judgment about when to build, buy, integrate, simplify, or defer

• Ability to communicate technical decisions and tradeoffs clearly to non-technical stakeholders

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS

• Experience integrating enterprise SaaS platforms and external APIs

• Experience with Salesforce, Asana, or similar platforms

• Experience delivering software for DoD, federal, regulated, or security-sensitive customers

• Familiarity with FedRAMP, RMF, ATO, CUI, or related government security requirements

• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools effectively

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly leads and manages the corresponding technical team

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required to support customer needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.