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HII · 3 months ago

Software Engineer Lead (Mgr Software Engineering 1)

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $139K/yr

4+ years exp

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineer Lead to guide their growing software development team. This role blends hands-on software expertise with leadership responsibilities, focusing on high-quality code delivery and collaboration while aligning development efforts with organizational goals.

Health CarePublic Safety

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and oversight across all phases of the software development lifecycle

Supervise and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering growth and accountability

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables

Review code, guide architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to best practices and standards

Identify and resolve technical challenges, balancing short-term needs with long-term scalability

Lead sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to maintain agile momentum

Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for software team members

Champion continuous improvement in development workflows, tools, and team culture

Generate annual budget requests and track expenses throughout the fiscal year

Qualification

Software architectureModern programming languagesTechnical leadershipAgile environmentCloud platformsProcess improvementCommunicationMentoring skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience

2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role

Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript)

Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire teams

Clearance: Minimum Secret clearance is required to start

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks