Agile Programming Methodologies, Cloud Computing, Compensation Software, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Git, Go Programming Language (Golang), Government, High Availability, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Java, JavaScript, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Programming Languages, Public Cloud, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software as a Service (SaaS), System Architecture, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance
Piper Companies is seeking a Software Developer Technical Lead to support secure, cloud-native SaaS platforms for public sector and government customers. The Software Developer Technical Lead role partners with a government-focused technology organization and offers the opportunity to lead architecture, development, and delivery of highly secure cloud services. This role is a remote opportunity but requires you to live in Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities of the Software Developer Technical Lead:
- Provide technical leadership for a development team building secure, highly available cloud-native services.
- Drive system architecture, technical vision, and hands-on development efforts.
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, IaaS, and security teams to deliver compliant cloud solutions.
- Ensure performance, scalability, and security requirements are met across releases.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
Requirements of the Software Developer Technical Lead:
- Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
- 7+ years of software development experience, including technical leadership and architecture ownership.
- Strong experience across the full SDLC using Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Go, Java, C#, or JavaScript).
- Experience delivering cloud-native solutions in regulated government or public cloud environments.
- Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows.
Compensation for the Software Developer Technical Lead:
- $180,000 - $200,000 base salary + Bonus + stock
- Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
Keywords:
software developer technical lead, cloud-native development, government cloud, SaaS platforms, DevOps, Agile, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, distributed systems, API design, infrastructure as code, Terraform, Helm, security compliance, TS/SCI clearance, public sector technology
This job opens for applications on 5/22/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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