Tech Lead – Principal Software Engineer

Job overview

The Tech Lead – Principal Software Engineer role is onsite in Arlington, VA, with compensation of $160,000–$177,806 per year. The role leads software engineering and delivery for mission-critical environments in a high-tempo Top Secret/SCI setting.

What you'll do

• Lead Agile engineering teams and translate mission priorities into technical plans and sprint goals. Design and integrate secure APIs, data pipelines, and scalable software
• build CI/CD pipelines
• implement DevSecOps, testing, observability, and security controls
• guide architecture and standards
• manage releases
• mentor engineers
• and coordinate delivery with product, program, cybersecurity, infrastructure, operations, and mission stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tech lead

principal software engineer

arlington va

novul solutions

full-time

$160k-$177,806

agile

devsecops

ci/cd

python

java

top secret/sci clearance

u.s. citizen

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Ten paid days off, five floating days, 11 paid holidays, guaranteed 3% 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision and HSA, tuition and training reimbursement, parking reimbursement, and performance bonuses.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, and a bachelor’s degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree. Benefits include a guaranteed 3% 401(k) match, paid time off, paid holidays, health coverage, training reimbursement, and bonuses.

About the employer

Novul Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.