Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Lead Engineer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating technical projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for technology and innovation. The Lead Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet client requirements and exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

The Lead Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy and completeness of the products and services delivered under this contract. Specifically, the Lead Engineer:

• Will be familiar with the systems and technical environment.
• Provides technical direction to the engineering team
• With the Program Manager will interview, select, train, and supervise all technical personnel on the contract.
• Understands, analyzes, and manages complex customer requirements, then translates them to engineering team.
• Undertakes engineering projects and plans them as per the schedule and requirements.
• Identifies engineering best practices and standards for engineering team

Education and Experience

• At least 10 years of experience with IT engineering and support with a focus in cybersecurity or cloud computing.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks, with hands-on experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C+, or JavaScript, and experience with related technologies and frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions that meet client requirements and exceed expectations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with version control systems (eg, Git), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and other software development tools and practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Commitment to quality, excellence, and continuous improvement, with a passion for learning and staying updated with the latest technologies and best practices.

Desired Skills

• Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, including infrastructure as code, automation, and containerization.
• Experience with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Previous experience in [specific industry or domain].
• Certifications in relevant technologies or frameworks (eg, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, etc.).

Security Clearance

• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

B&A affirms its long-standing commitment to maintain a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which it operates, strives to maintain a business culture that recognizes the contributions and interests of diverse cultural and social groups, and seeks to maximize employee efforts by understanding individual differences and perspectives.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer full time employees a 100% premium paid medical plan option, which includes coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, Teladoc, and accident insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, tuition assistance, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, commuter transit benefits (SmartBenefits) for DC Metro Full time employees and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance.

• The B&A Cares program: on-staff registered counselor, 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, wellness challenges, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): engagement through guided wellness and peer recognition. Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly virtual events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenge:&A,&A,&A, and&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

Affirmative Action Plan

As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, B&A develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.