Technical Lead

Description

The Amivero Team

Amivero’s team of IT professionals delivers digital   services that elevate the federal government, whether national security or   improved government services. Our human-centered, data-driven approach is   focused on truly understanding the environment and the challenge, and   reimagining with our customer how outcomes can be achieved. 

Our team of technologists leverage modern, agile methods   to design and develop equitable, accessible, and innovative data and software   services that impact hundreds of millions of people. 

As a member of the Amivero team you will use your empathy   for a customer’s situation, your passion for service, your energy for   solutioning, and your bias towards action to bring modernization to very   important, mission-critical, and public service government IT systems.

Special Requirements

• Must have experience leading DHS USCIS   Programs
• US Citizenship Required to obtain Public Trust
• DHS USCIS Public Trust preferred
• Must have the ability to travel to Camp   Springs, MD up to 2x per week

The Gist…

The Technical Lead is responsible for ensuring that all   technical work complies with policy guidelines across technical, security,   and IT domains. This role requires a skilled leader with deep expertise in a   range of technical areas, from Java and CICD to Kubernetes, AWS, and site   reliability engineering (SRE). The Technical Lead will manage Infrastructure   and Integration teams to ensure they deliver high-quality work aligned with   client requirements and industry best practices. This role also requires building   strong rapport with government customers to understand their objectives,   provide technical guidance, and foster an effective collaborative   environment.

What Your Day Might Include…

• Ensure that all technical work performed by   Infrastructure and Integration teams adheres to relevant technical, security,   and IT policy guidelines.
• Lead and manage project requirements, design,   development, testing, implementation, and documentation for system   enhancements to meet both functional and business needs.
• Build and maintain strong rapport with   government customers, promoting open communication, collaboration, and a   shared understanding of objectives and expectations.
• Guide Infrastructure and Integration teams in   the application of technical skills across a broad technology stack,   including Java, Jenkins CICD, Kubernetes, and AWS services.
• Ensure the effective use of tools and   methodologies such as alerting and monitoring, infrastructure-application   logging, code automation, code quality tools, and secrets management.
• Provide expertise in using Development/Test   Tool Suites and Infrastructure Maintenance Operations to enhance technical   efficiency and project outcomes.
• Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)   principles to optimize system reliability and minimize downtime, promoting   resilience in infrastructure design and deployment.
• Lead teams in implementing UXD/IxD development   methodologies, ensuring that user experience and interaction design standards   are met across all products and services.
• Evaluate emerging technical trends, tools, and   frameworks to recommend improvements to infrastructure, architecture, and   technical processes, supporting both immediate needs and long-term business   goals.
• Provide strategic input on the technical   landscape and architecture, fostering an environment that encourages   continuous improvement and adaptation to new technologies.
• Ensure all technical processes and systems are   thoroughly documented, providing guidance and documentation support as needed   to maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
• Lead the development of training materials and   sessions to enhance team members' technical knowledge and understanding of   key tools and processes.

Requirements

You’ll Bring These   Qualifications…

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in technical leadership, preferably within federal or government contracting environments.
• Proven experience with Java, Jenkins CICD, Kubernetes, GitHub, application monitoring, AWS services, and secrets management.
• Strong knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and Infrastructure Maintenance Operations.
• Experience with UXD/IxD development methodologies and infrastructure support for UX/UI-focused systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with gover