Lead Software Engineer

About this role

Summary

The Lead Software Engineer leads development of SBCC's software platform supporting U.S. Air Force commercial technology discovery, industry engagement, project visibility, and transition. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for the software team, architecture, engineering execution, and delivery. The Lead Software Engineer works closely with product leadership and customers to turn operational needs into reliable, maintainable software. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Commercial Engagement & Integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software team and own day-to-day technical execution
• Set architecture, engineering standards, and development practices
• Remain hands-on in the codebase and contribute directly to production software
• Translate product priorities into practical technical plans and estimates
• Make sound build, buy, and integration decisions (this needs to be coordinated with VP CE&I to remain within budget/resource plan)
• Review code and technical designs and maintain a high standard for software quality
• Own technical decisions across the frontend, backend, data architecture, integrations, and cloud infrastructure
• Guide integrations with external platforms, APIs, public data sources, and approved government systems
• Identify technical risks and tradeoffs early and communicate them clearly
• Establish appropriate practices for security, testing, monitoring, documentation, and reliability
• Recruit, develop, and manage technical staff as needed (coordinated with VP CE&I to remain within budget and Resource Plan)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong experience designing, building, and operating production software
• Deep hands-on software engineering capability across modern web applications, APIs, data systems, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience leading software engin...