Black Canyon Consulting LLC ยท 1 month ago
Engineering Team Leader
Bethesda, Maryland
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is seeking a highly technical Engineering Team Leader for the role of Technical Program Manager to support the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). The role involves leading multiple software development teams to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance data systems for biomedical research.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the software engineering manager for multiple technical teams delivering high-throughput, high-availability data management systems and ensure they meet schedule, budget, and risk management targets
Plan, track, and deliver software initiatives that align with program objectives, schedules, and performance expectations
Understanding the Program Head program/project goals and communicating these goals and scope to technical staff in the context of technical activities
Collaborating with IEB Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Program Tech Leads to define technology strategy for the program
Manage interdependencies between development teams to mitigate risks and ensure efficient collaboration across organizational boundaries
Working closely with the CTO to make sure key technical decisions are appropriately vetted
Maintain transparent communication with senior management, presenting technical status, risk, and progress clearly and concisely
As a member of the Software Section, is responsible for developing and enforcing NCBI standard practices for software development and delivery
Oversee the design and delivery of distributed, data-intensive applications built primarily in C++ and Python
Directly manage engineers and technical leads, providing direction, performance oversight, and mentoring
Foster collaboration, ensuring cohesive team dynamics and shared ownership of outcomes
Build a culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
Coordinating shared technical activities with other programs
Qualification
Required
Eligible to work in the United States (U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
Master of Science degree in engineering, computer sciences, information systems, bioinformatics, or a related or emerging field
7+ years of experience leading complex software engineering or technical program management initiatives
Demonstrated expertise in C++ and Python, with the ability to engage directly in technical design discussions and code reviews
Proven track record of managing software development teams working on highly available, high-throughput data management applications
Experience building Petabyte-scale data warehousing and data transformation applications
Experience leading teams in an Agile environment, and able to translate business and policy requirements into sound architecture and designs
Experience building cohesive, high-performance teams, staff development, and coaching
Knowledge of Cloud technologies
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience implementing DevOps and DataOps practices
Experience working on projects related to bioinformatics and sequence analysis
Experience leading teams through Agile transformation
Prior experience in federal contracting or large-scale mission-driven technical environments
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401k plan with employer contribution
Paid holidays
Vacation
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Black Canyon Consulting LLC
Black Canyon Consulting, LLC (BCC) is a privately held, Woman-Owned Small Business, whose team of professionals bring over 125 years of experience providing innovative, tactical, and strategic Program and IT Management Support Services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Haley Esser
Chief Executive Officer
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