Lead Software Engineer

Govini is transforming Defense Acquisition through software innovation, providing AI-enabled Applications and data solutions for the United States military and national security community. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Pittsburgh office, leading a small team of front-end and back-end engineers.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring someone who can both guide team processes and contribute to building scalable solutions. The position involves establishing engineering best practices, overseeing quality, and collaborating across teams including product, data engineering, and DevOps.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer passionate about national security and defense technology. The role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that directly impact U.S. defense capabilities. The position requires U.S. citizenship and may involve obtaining a security clearance, indicating work on sensitive and important systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in backend development, particularly with technologies like Spring Boot and SQL, combined with leadership skills to guide agile teams. The role offers a unique blend of technical challenges and leadership opportunities in a mission-driven organization focused on national security.