Leads end-to-end software engineering delivery across product builds, including design, development, testing, CI/CD, deployment, integration, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and DevSecOps compliance. Oversees engineering teams, automated pipelines, quality gates, release artifacts, documentation, and integration with VA enterprise systems. Advises on AI/ML, predictive analytics, and supply chain optimization while coordinating with VA technical staff and integration partners.
Position Summary The Software Solution Lead is the hands-on technical delivery leader responsible for driving end-to-end software engineering execution across product builds. This role leads engineering teams through the full SDLC — from sprint planning and build execution through CI/CD pipeline operations and production deployment — in alignment with VA DevSecOps standards and SAFe practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering teams in the design, development, configuration, testing, and deployment of product builds on a continuous basis (sprint cycles range from 2 weeks to 3 months)
- Develop and deliver automated build and automated publishing capabilities to support continuous integration for every sprint using VA TRM-approved tools (GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
- Oversee build planning, sprint planning, and sprint execution; ensure all work items, changes, risks, and retrospectives are captured in VA-approved tools
- Lead integration engineering efforts including interface development with Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS, MVI, VistA, and other VA enterprise systems
- Ensure compliance with VA DevSecOps Release Framework, including pre-release quality gates, CI/CD pipeline integration, secure code scanning, and artifact promotion controls
- Coordinate with VA technical staff and integration partners to resolve issues and ensure all required components are migrated to appropriate technical environments
- Support development of Solution Deployment Packages (SDP), Release Notes, and updated design documentation
- Drive backlog refinement, elaboration, and decomposition of Epics into Features and User Stories in collaboration with the VA Product Owner
- Ensure all code commits, test results, configuration items, and deployment artifacts meet HELM quality gates and are properly linked in repositories
- Advise on AI/ML integration, predictive analytics, and supply chain optimization capabilities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 13 years of experience.
- Must have 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical lead capacity on federal IT programs
- Demonstrated experience with SAFe Agile, DevSecOps, and hybrid SDLC methodologies
- Proficiency with CI/CD toolchains: GitHub, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Jira, ServiceNow
- Experience with cloud-based development environments (AWS, Azure, VAEC, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with VA enterprise systems (VistA, Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS) and integration patterns (FHIR, ESB/EAI, REST APIs)
- Knowledge of VA TRM-approved technologies and VA DevSecOps Release Framework
- Must be eligible for VA background investigation; must be US-based [26,30]
Preferred Certifications:
- SAFe Architect (ARCH)
- SAFe Agile Product and Solution Management (APSM)
- SAFe PO/PM
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
- TOGAF
- COBIT
- Red Hat Certified Engineer or Specialist in Cloud-Native Applications
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