Company: SAIC
Location: REMOTE WORK, TX
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics
Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a senior Software Development Team Lead to support the USAF Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFMS). This is a fully remote, mission-critical role focused on delivering scalable web-based Modeling & Simulation (M&S) training and analysis solutions for the USAF and DoD. The role blends hands-on technical leadership with Agile delivery, team mentorship, and client engagement.
Target salary is $150-155k. (Please note this position is funded through March 2026 and most likely will push through June 2026).
Primary Focus Areas
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional software development team
- Architect, build, and maintain complex web applications
- Drive Agile/Scrum execution and delivery
- Serve as technical interface between development teams and government stakeholders
- Ensure software quality, scalability, and security through modern DevSecOps practices
Key Responsibilities
- Technical leadership across full-stack web applications
- Hands-on development, debugging, and optimization (Node.js, REST APIs, Docker)
- Agile sprint planning, backlog grooming, and delivery management
- CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance
- Team mentoring, delegation, and conflict resolution
- Translate USAF/DoD requirements into technical deliverables
- Implement best practices for testing, performance, and security
Core Technical Stack
- Backend: Node.js, REST APIs, PHP
- Frontend: Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Infrastructure: Docker, CI/CD pipelines
- Web: Apache HTTP Server
- Optional/Value-Add: LMS/LRS systems (SCORM, xAPI, cmi5; Moodle, Rustici)
Leadership Profile
- Proven people leader with mentoring experience
- Strong delegation, feedback, and team-building skills
- Comfortable resolving team and technical conflicts
- Leads by example with hands-on technical involvement
Qualifications
Requirements
- US Citizen with active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's and nine (9) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
- Experience supporting DoD or mission-focused programs preferred
Agile & Delivery
- Strong experience leading Agile teams
- Sprint planning, execution, reviews, and continuous improvement
- Emphasis on predictable delivery and quality outcomes
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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