Lead Software Engineer

TheIncLab • Mclean, VA • 1h ago

The Mission Starts Here

TheIncLab engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success.

We are where innovation meets purpose; and where your career can meet purpose as well.?

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept

As a key member of the R&D Team, the Lead Software Engineer will guide small teams through complex engineering projects, including exploratory research, prototyping, and the development of internally funded software products. This senior-level role requires proven expertise in both software development and team leadership to drive projects to successful completion.

The ideal candidate will take full ownership of project outcomes by effectively utilizing their team to design innovative solutions, develop high-quality software, and communicate progress to stakeholders. They will dedicate approximately 80% of their time to hands-on technical leadership and 20% to project and team management at an organizational level. This role also offers limitless growth opportunities in both technical and leadership pathways, allowing the Lead Software Engineer to continuously expand their expertise and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the execution of research and prototyping projects

Take ownership of project success from a technical and organizational perspective

Collaborate with stakeholders to define customer desires and technical constraints

Architect software solutions that fulfill customer desires and technical constraints

Define project roadmaps, milestones, and level of effort based on proposed solution

Evaluate emerging technologies and framework for their suitability in research and prototyping projects

Utilize engineering team effectively to plan, delegate, and track work

Serve as technical lead to oversee quality of work from team members

Lead code reviews to integrate code from team members

Take on complex software development tasks, crafting elegant solutions that serve as a benchmark for team to follow

Anticipate project challenges and employ mitigation strategies to overcome them

Work with engineering team to ensure consistent patterns and architectural approaches

Guide junior engineers on best practices and implementation patterns

Lead customer meetings to communicate progress and challenges

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

6+ years of experience in software development

3 years of experience in leading software engineering teams or projects

Demonstrated experience as a technical lead on projects

Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and .NET (C#)

Strong experience with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js

Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project)

Proven track record of managing project timelines, milestones, and stakeholder communication

Ability to travel up to 20% based on company and customer needs

This is a hybrid position and currently requires three days in office (Tuesday to Thursday) at one of our facilities to include Nashville, TN or Mclean, VA

Clearance Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level.

Benefits

At TheIncLab we recognize that innovation thrives when employees are provided with ample support and resources. Our benefits packages reflect that:

Hybrid and flexible work schedules

Professional development programs

Training and certification reimbursement

Extended and floating holiday schedule

Paid time off and Paid volunteer time

Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.

100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.

401(k) Plan Options with employer matching

Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.

A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.

**Salary range guidance provided is not a guarantee of compensation. Offers of employment may be at a salary range that is outside of this range and will be based on qualifications, experience, and possible contractual requirements.

**This is a direct hire position, and we do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies.

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