Technical Lead, Shared Application Services

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Description & Requirements

ManTech seeks a motivated, career-focused, and customer-oriented Technical Lead, Shared Application Services to join an on-site team in either: Falls Church, VA, San Antonio, TX, Aurora, CO, or Tacoma, WA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the technical team responsible for the design, development, and sustainment of a Modular Enterprise Platform – a set of containerized, microservices-based APIs, SDKs, and shared backend services supporting both mobile and web applications across the Military Health System (MHS) and its global user base.

• Oversee container orchestration and registration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECR, etc.) to enable rapid, secure, and compliant software delivery of both Web and Mobile applications.

• Collaborate closely with application development teams (mobile and web) to ensure that shared services meet functional, performance, and security requirements.

• Serve as a hands-on technical lead who can directly mentor engineers, review and write production-quality code, and guide implementation based on real-world experience delivering modular shared services at scale – not just conceptual architecture.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for platform scalability, reliability, and maintainability through monitoring, automation, and DevSecOps best practices. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience as a software developer and technical architect, with at least 2+ years as a technical team lead focused on shared services, APIs, and backend systems supporting a mix of mobile and web software teams/projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.

• Proficiency in at least two of the following modern programming languages: C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java – with production-level experience building backend services, APIs, or platform SDKs.

• Strong understanding of both relational (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cosmos DB) database technologies, including data modeling and integration into service architectures.

• Familiarity with legacy frameworks such as ASP.NET (Web Forms and MVC), ColdFusion, or classic SharePoint customization, with demonstrated modernization and migration experience.

• Expertise in microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Windows Containers, Azure Kubernetes Service, etc), and cloud-native application development.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps toolchains in secure or highly-regulated environments.

• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, SDK design, messaging protocols, and backend integration patterns.

• Familiarity with DoD or federal cybersecurity standards (RMF, STIG, IL4/IL5, HIPAA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA), MHS, Veterans Administration (VA), or other federal health agencies.

• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar.

• Prior experience working with user bases exceeding 10,000, preferably in contexts involving operational healthcare, clinical training, or readiness systems.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Office work, typically sedentary with some movement around the office.

• Ability to travel (car or air) and present at conferences or meetings.