Technical Lead - Data and Application Architecture

Position Overview

Category: Analytics and Emerging Digital Technologies Main location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette Alternate Location(s): United States, Tennessee, Knoxville Position ID: J0626-1099 Employment Type: Full Time

Join a high-impact, mission-driven development team supporting Federal programs where technology directly improves how the public and government interact with mission-critical systems. In this role, you'll lead complex application and data architecture efforts across a modern technology stack, mentor developers, shape the technical direction of high-visibility systems, and work daily with collaborative, energetic colleagues.

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA, Knoxville, TN, or Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities

Blending application engineering, data architecture, and technical leadership, you will:

Software & Systems Engineering

• Architect, design, and code new system features across Java, Spring, JavaScript frameworks, RESTful services, and cloud-native components.
• Write, review, and optimize source code while enforcing best practices in maintainability, testing, and performance.
• Improve and modernize existing system architecture, tools, and technologies.

Data Engineering & Data Architecture

• Build complex data models supporting analytical workloads, operational systems, and cross-application integrations.
• Define and maintain data standards, data governance practices, and scalable data pipelines.
• Optimize application access to backend data stores and contribute to database design decisions.
• Collaborate with teams on data-driven features, reporting, and advanced analytics.

DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure Collaboration

• Work with infrastructure administrators to design, maintain, and improve cloud-hosted environments.
• Integrate automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and emerging DevOps practices.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies such as Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, Splunk, and cloud services.

Leadership, Mentorship & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead technical design sessions to create sustainable, high-performing solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and support broader team skill development.
• Work directly with clients, end-users, and cross-project teams to understand needs and translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Strategic, Interpersonal & Cultural Leadership

• Build trusted, collaborative relationships across boundaries.
• Manage and resolve conflicts constructively—technical or interpersonal.
• Foster an inclusive environment where all contributors feel valued and supported.
• Exercise sound strategic judgment, balancing immediate delivery with long-term sustainability.
• Lead with integrity, inspire commitment, and model professional excellence.

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• 10 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong mastery of Java, Spring, RESTful service development, and modern Java frameworks.
• Proficiency with front-end JavaScript frameworks (e.g., JQuery, Knockout.js, Vue.js, Angular).
• Experience with common development tools: Maven, Git, Tomcat, Eclipse/IntelliJ, Jenkins/Bamboo.
• Demonstrated skills in data modeling, data management, and backend data optimization.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS).

Cross-Disciplinary Technical Leadership

• Broad and deep experience spanning development, DevOps, tech leadership, solutions architecture, and data architecture.
• Ability to rapidly learn and integrate emerging technologies and tools.

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

• Superior communication skills; able to translate highly technical concepts to any audience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working with clients and third-party partners.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.

Education & Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (post-hire).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Elasticsearch, serverless technologies, Docker/Kubernetes.
• Government consulting experience.
• Experience leading software engineering teams.
• Agile/Scrum certifications.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, SourceTree).

Compensation and Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $113,400.00 - $245,500.00.

CGI Federal's benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.