SAIC is seeking an experienced Principal Lead Software Engineer onsite in Colorado Springs, CO to serve as the Software Lead for multiple mission-critical software development projects. Reporting directly to the Lead Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for providing guidance, technical direction, and leadership across several software development efforts in a rapid prototyping environment. This role will balance hands-on technical contributions, team leadership, and input on software development best practices at the project level.

This position focuses on leading and delivering software efforts for multiple projects, while also collaborating with the broader technical organization to define and refine software development standards, practices, and tools for consistent implementation across the program.

Responsibilities

Project-Specific Leadership and Delivery:

Lead software design, development, and testing for 2–4 mission-critical projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time delivery.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define software requirements, architecture, and deliverables.
Guide development teams in implementing cloud-native applications, web front ends, and scalable back ends using Agile methodologies.
Act as a technical escalation point, conducting code reviews, resolving issues, and maintaining adherence to project goals.
Work with engineers across disciplines (DevSecOps, software, data) to build secure pipelines and deliver solutions utilizing Kubernetes, Kafka, and microservices

Standards and Alignment:

Work with leadership and senior technical staff to establish and standardize software development practices across projects.
Define and improve development tools, frameworks, and workflows to enhance productivity, quality, and security.
Promote and implement secure development practices, including secure coding, vulnerability scanning (e.g., Trivy), and continuous testing.
Provide critical feedback on code, processes, and designs during reviews and evaluations.

Hands-On Contributions as Needed:

Contribute to development by writing key code, resolving complex technical challenges, and creating architectural proofs of concept.
Support rapid prototyping and provide engineering assistance during high-pressure development cycles.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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