FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc. · 1 day ago
Distinguished Software Engineering Lead
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expFrontier Technology Inc. (FTI) delivers mission-focused solutions to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. They are seeking a Distinguished Software Engineering Lead to act as a hands-on architect and integrator for mission-critical software and data platforms, providing technical vision and mentoring while contributing directly to the design and development of secure, scalable solutions.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyMilitaryProduct Design
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Glen Hutchins
Responsibilities
Architect and deploy secure, distributed platforms supporting modular, multi-service software environments
Design and integrate APIs, microservices, and data pipelines that enable interoperability across mission, simulation, and analytical systems
Define and enforce architectural principles, modularity standards, and software best practices across development teams
Engineer solutions that bridge cloud, on-prem, and classified enclaves, ensuring interoperability and compliance
Engineer cloud-native solutions in AWS GovCloud or hybrid IL4–IL6 environments with strict security and accreditation requirements
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK) to automate provisioning, configuration, and accreditation workflows
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that embed security, compliance, and automated testing from development through deployment
Ensure all platform designs support zero-trust principles, multi-enclave deployment, and repeatable accreditation (ATO) processes
Design or oversee large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration environments (Kafka, Airflow, Spark, or Databricks)
Shape data architectures that balance throughput, latency, and cost across distributed mission environments
Enable secure and efficient data access and synchronization across analytical, AI-enabled, and simulation workloads
Transition software and platforms from prototype to production, ensuring maintainability, observability, and configuration consistency
Establish automated testing, release governance, and performance monitoring standards for ongoing sustainment
Partner with program and product leadership to align delivery with mission lifecycle requirements
Engineer architectures for redundancy and resilience under degraded or disconnected operational conditions
Design and maintain secure enclave architectures, boundary controls, and cross-domain integration solutions
Collaborate with cybersecurity and ISSM teams to support ATO and ongoing accreditation automation
Integrate emerging technologies, open standards, and modern frameworks into operational systems
Collaborate with AI/ML, data, and simulation teams to enable model integration and inference services within production software (familiarity with MLOps concepts preferred)
Evaluate new tools and frameworks to improve developer productivity, performance, and automation efficiency
Lead by example as a hands-on technical authority, guiding design and implementation decisions
Mentor software engineers and architects to raise technical standards, code quality, and architectural maturity
Partner with fellow Distinguished Engineers and organizational leaders to align platform strategy with enterprise innovation goals
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both executive and engineering stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
10–15 years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or architecture role
Proven success architecting and deploying secure, distributed, cloud-native software platforms
Deep experience with AWS GovCloud or IL4–IL6 hybrid environments
Hands-on proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK) and CI/CD automation
Strong understanding of DevSecOps, zero-trust principles, and mission accreditation (ATO/RMF) processes
Demonstrated ability to operationalize software systems from prototype through accreditation in secure environments
Strong coding experience in one or more core languages (Python, Java, C++, TypeScript)
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
Experience developing developer-facing APIs, SDKs, or enablement platforms for enterprise-scale interoperability
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, or Rancher)
Awareness of MLOps and AI solution integration practices — capable of collaborating with AI/ML teams on model deployment and sustainment
Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence enterprise-level software design decisions
Recognized for contributions advancing automation, performance, and platform modernization within secure environments
Comfortable balancing architecture, coding, and stakeholder engagement in fast-paced mission contexts
Company
FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc.
FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc. - provides the technology and deep data expertise to drive the best defense and intelligence solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Shroder
CEO / Chairman of the Board
Tom Batty
Director, Special Projects reporting to CEO
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