Blackcanyonconsulting

Engineering Team Leader

Bethesda, Maryland · Exec · Full-time

Work authorization required$145k-$190kDetected 152 days ago

PythonC++Code ReviewDevOpsBioinformaticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

This opportunity is full-time and onsite at the NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD.
There is the possibility of 1 day/week as remote work.
This position functions as a Technical Program Manager with a VERY strong engineering team management focus, responsible for leading multiple software development teams across high-performance, high-throughput data management systems within NCBI.

Plan, track, and deliver software initiatives that align with program objectives, schedules, and performance expectations.
Collaborating with IEB Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Program Tech Leads to define technology strategy for the program.
Manage interdependencies between development teams to mitigate risks and ensure efficient collaboration across organizational boundaries.
Maintain transparent communication with senior management, presenting technical status, risk, and progress clearly and concisely.
As a member of the Software Section, is responsible for developing and enforcing NCBI standard practices for software development and delivery.
Oversee the design and delivery of distributed, data-intensive applications built primarily in C++ and Python.
Directly manage engineers and technical leads, providing direction, performance oversight, and mentoring.
Build a culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
The Technical Program Manager works closely with a Program Head to maintain and enhance data access by serving as the software development team manager and primary program operational contact for technical activities.

Experience implementing DevOps and DataOps practices
Experience working on projects related to bioinformatics and sequence analysis
Experience leading teams through Agile transformation
Prior experience in federal contracting or large-scale mission-driven technical environments
The targeted range for this position is $145,000 - $190,000.

Eligible to work in the United States (U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
Master of Science degree in engineering, computer sciences, information systems, bioinformatics, or a related or emerging field.
7+ years of experience leading complex software engineering or technical program management initiatives
Proven track record of managing software development teams working on highly available, high-throughput data management applications
Knowledge of Cloud technologies
Excellent communication and organizational skills

If you enjoy being a part of a high-performing, professional service and technology-focused organization, please apply today!
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location.

This listing is sourced directly from Blackcanyonconsulting's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.