Description SAIC is seeking a highly motivated
Full Stack Tech Lead to join our biometrics team. This role is ideal for a senior software engineer who enjoys mentoring developers, leading technical decisions, and building scalable applications that run in both
cloud and edge environments . You will play a critical role in shaping the development process while working closely with enterprise architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Primarily remote, with on-site work at a local test facility 4-6 times per month)
Key Responsibilities: - Lead a team of developers in designing, implementing, and maintaining biometric processing applications.
- Develop and maintain software in one or more of the following languages: Python, C , or Java (Python and C are most commonly used on the team).
- Provide mentorship, conduct code reviews, and contribute to task planning.
- Collaborate with enterprise architecture teams to define system design and best practices.
- Support and troubleshoot deployed biometric solutions in production environments.
- Work with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments as needed (prior experience is helpful but not required).
Qualifications Required Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation (BI) clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 9+ years of experience in software development.
- Strong expertise in at least one of the following: Python, C , or Java .
- Experience leading or mentoring developers in an agile environment.
- Familiarity with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or distributed systems.
- Proficiency in Git-based source control and modern development workflows.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have, but Not Required): - Experience in biometrics , computer vision , or machine learning techniques.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices.
- Basic understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code).
- Experience with cloud-native application development or serverless computing .
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and secure coding principles.
Why Join Us? - Impactful Work: Develop biometrics solutions for national security and public safety .
- Career Growth: Lead a talented team, contribute to architecture decisions, and work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Flexible Work Environment: Primarily remote with occasional on-site collaboration.
- Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that values mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning .
If you are an experienced
Full Stack Developer with leadership skills and a passion for solving complex problems, we encourage you to apply.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER:
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