Technical Lead

1050 First Street NE, Washington DC Washington, DC 20463 • Information Technology (IT) • Full-Time

Salary Range: $150000.00 - $180000.00 year

Position Summary

The Technical Lead is responsible for guiding the technical direction of the support team across all Federal Agency Applications Branch systems — the Searchable Legal Applications, the Disclosure Suite, and the RAD Modules. This hands-on technologist leads code reviews, architecture decisions, sprint planning, and business owner coordination. The Technical Lead is the senior-most technical authority on the contractor team and serves as the technical counterpart to the COR.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction across the contractor's developer team for all three Federal Agency application domains.

• Conduct and oversee peer code reviews per the QASP standard, ensuring at least one approving review before code merge.

• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and level-of-effort estimation for Jira tickets.

• Serve as technical point of contact with the Federal Agency COR and Deputy CIO of Enterprise Architecture for architecture and design decisions.

• Triage incoming Jira tickets, assign severity and priority, and allocate resources across application domains.

• Guide the Oracle RDS-to-Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL database migration, including schema validation, application compatibility testing, and cutover planning.

• Oversee software test plan development, test execution, and release management per the QASP and FEC RFC/CAB process.

• Coordinate with business owners (Office of General Counsel Policy Division, Reports Analysis Division, Information Division) on technical priorities.

• Ensure all applications remain current with security patching, with zero critical or high SAST findings before code promotion.

• Provide technical knowledge transfer and coaching to FEC technical staff per SOW Section 4.13.

• Manage the transition-in knowledge transfer from the incumbent contractor during the first 60 days.

• Attend all scheduled weekly meetings, monthly business owner meetings, and quarterly planning meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field. Master's degree preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with at least 5 years of technical leadership of application operations and maintenance teams supporting federal civilian agencies. Demonstrated experience across Java/Apache Tomcat, Oracle PL/SQL, .NET, and AWS cloud environments simultaneously. Prior experience leading Oracle-to-PostgreSQL database migrations strongly preferred.

• Certifications: At least one of the following: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Oracle Certified Professional (Java SE or PL/SQL Developer), or equivalent senior-level technical certification.

Required Technical Skills

• Deep hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, Apache Tomcat, Spring Framework, JSP, and Angular.

• Strong Oracle PL/SQL development, stored procedure design, and SQL performance tuning.

• Proficiency in PostgreSQL administration and development, including experience with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.

• Experience with .NET framework and legacy .NET application maintenance.

• AWS services including EC2, RDS, Aurora, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and Load Balancers.

• Jenkins CI/CD pipeline configuration and Git/GitHub source control management.

• Agile/Scrum methodology with hands-on experience in Jira, Confluence, and sprint-based delivery.

• Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools including Snyk, bandit, and OWASP ZAP.

• Understanding of FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, and OWASP Application Security Verification Standard.

• Shell scripting (Bash) and build automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Oracle-to-Aurora PostgreSQL database migration experience at a federal agency.

• Experience maintaining Java/Tomcat applications at a small federal civilian agency.

• Familiarity with Informatica and Crystal Reports.

• Experience with Section 508 / WCAG AA accessibility compliance.

• Active federal public trust or equivalent clearance.

RJ IT Solutions (RJIT) is an information technology and bioscience company specializing in delivering innovative solutions across cybersecurity, cloud engineering, biomedical research support, and data science.

Our teams operate at the intersection of science, technology, and national mission delivery. We support healthcare organizations, federal agencies, and research institutions by combining expertise in software engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, and program management to build secure, scalable systems that accelerate discovery and improve decision-making.

RJIT has earned the trust of leading research and federal institutions, including multiple institutes within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our work supports critical initiatives in healthcare research, data systems modernization, cybersecurity operations, and scientific computing.

We combine the agility of a small business with the operational maturity of a large enterprise. Our delivery framework is built on certified and mature process standards including:

CMMI Level 3 for Services
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 20000 IT Service Management
ISO 27001 Information Security Management

These standards guide how we design systems, manage programs, protect sensitive data, and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.

The RJIT Way of Working

Mission-Driven Innovation

Our work directly supports critical missions in healthcare research, federal cybersecurity, and national data systems.

From enabling biomedical research platforms to securing federal information systems, our teams build technology that advances scientific discovery, strengthens cybersecurity, and improves how government agencies serve the public.

Employees are encouraged to understand the mission behind the technology, not just the tools used to build it.

Ownership and Accountability

At RJIT, employees are trusted to operate with autonomy and accountability.

High-performing professionals here:

take initiative without waiting for direction
anticipate problems before they become risks
focus on outcomes, not just tasks

We believe the best professionals behave like builders and problem solvers, not ticket processors.

Small Teams, Big Impact

Great engineering work rarely comes from large bureaucratic structures.

RJIT teams are intentionally lean and composed of experts in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, scientific data systems, DevSecOps, and enterprise modernization.

Every team member is expected to contribute meaningfully and uphold high standards of technical excellence and professionalism.

Science Meets Technology

What makes RJIT unique is the intersection of science and engineering.

Our teams often work alongside researchers, clinicians, and data scientists to build systems that support biomedical discovery and advanced analytics.

This interdisciplinary environment creates opportunities to work on projects that blend:

scientific research platforms
secure data environments
advanced analytics and data science
cloud and cybersecurity architecture

For professionals who enjoy solving complex problems at the intersection of science and technology, this environment is particularly rewarding.

Continuous Learning

Technology and research evolve rapidly. Our people do too.

RJIT supports continuous professional growth through:

technical certifications in cloud and cybersecurity
professional development and research exposure
mentorship from senior engineers and architects
opportunities to work across multiple federal missions

Curiosity, learning, and intellectual growth are part of our culture.

Integrity and Professionalism

Supporting federal agencies and research organizations requires trust, discipline, and responsibility.

RJIT employees operate with:

strong documentation and engineering practices
transparent communication with stakeholders
strict adherence to security and compliance standards
accountability for mission outcomes

Integrity is foundational to how we operate as a company.

What High Performers Value at RJIT

Employees who thrive at RJIT tend to value:

Meaningful Work
Technology that directly supports healthcare research, cybersecurity, and public sector innovation.

Technical Challenge
Complex systems involving cloud platforms, scientific data environments, cybersecurity architectures, and large-scale federal systems.

Impact
The ability to influence real-world solutions that support national missions.

Leadership Access
Direct collaboration with company leadership and decision makers.

Professional Growth
Opportunities to expand skills across technology, science, and program leadership.

Core Values

Mission First
We focus on delivering solutions that support critical government and healthcare missions.

Technical Excellence
We maintain high standards in cybersecurity, engineering, and scientific computing.

Integrity Always
Trust and transparency guide every interaction with our clients and teammates.

Ownership Mindset
We take responsibility for delivering results and continuously improving our work.

People Matter
Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth and success.

What We Look for When Hiring

We seek individuals who demonstrate:

strong analytical and problem-solving ability
intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn
clear and professional communication
accountability and ownership
collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Technical skills are important, but mindset, integrity, and curiosity are equally critical.

Why Join RJIT

Joining RJIT means contributing to work that matters.

Our teams help secure federal systems, enable biomedical research, modernize government technology platforms, and support data-driven decision making across healthcare and research sectors.

Employees gain exposure to meaningful projects, advanced technologies, and collaborative teams that value both technical excellence and mission impact.

For professionals who want to work where science, technology, and national missions intersect, RJIT offers a unique opportunity to build a meaningful career.