Platform Team Engineering Lead

Platform Team Engineering Lead

Full Time

Professional

Remote, US

29 days ago

Requisition ID

1143

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Position Title

Platform Team Engineering Lead

Location

Remote (In the U.S)

Other Considerations

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Team Engineering Lead to support the VA.gov Platform Management team in leading enterprise integration engineering efforts across mission-critical Veteran-facing systems and services. This role will provide technical leadership for integration architecture, API management, platform modernization, and engineering delivery while supporting secure, scalable, and resilient digital services across the VA.gov ecosystem.

You will be an experienced engineering leader with deep MuleSoft expertise, strong systems integration experience, and a passion for delivering modern, reliable solutions in complex federal environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Leadership & Solution Delivery

Lead engineering teams supporting enterprise integration and API platform initiatives

Provide technical leadership across platform architecture, integration design, API development, and systems interoperability

Design, develop, maintain, and optimizes calable integration solutions supporting enterprise applications and digital services

Oversee technical implementation activities across development, testing, staging, and production environments

Support modernization efforts focused on platform scalability, security, reliability, and operational efficiency

Collaborate with Product Leads, platform engineering teams, SREs, DevOps engineers, and government stakeholders to align technical execution with mission priorities

Ensure engineering solutions align with cybersecurity, compliance, accessibility, and platform governance standards

Drive engineering best practices, automation, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Integration Architecture & Platform Operations

Lead API lifecycle management, integration architecture planning, and platform configuration activities

Support enterprise integration patterns, reusable services, and secure data exchange strategies

Troubleshoot complex integration issues and support root cause analysis, incident resolution, and operational support activities

Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, operational metrics, and architecture artifacts

Coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts and manage technical dependencies across teams and external partners

Support Agile delivery activities including backlog refinement, sprint planning, technical estimation, and release coordination

Participate in transition planning, onboarding activities, and knowledge transfer sessions supporting operational continuity

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or related engineering/technical discipline required

Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant engineering, systems integration, platform architecture, or enterprise software delivery experience

Additional relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of education requirements

Strong experience leading enterprise integration and API development initiatives in large-scale environments

Experience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise integration platforms and distributed systems

Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering methodologies

Experience supporting Agile delivery methodologies and cross-functional engineering teams

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts across technical and executive audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting VA.gov or other federal digital service platforms

Familiarity with enterprise API gateways, integration middleware, observability platforms, and operational support models

Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, infrastructure automation, or cloud-native platform engineering

Experience supporting organizational transitions, onboarding activities, or knowledge transfer efforts

Experience using Jira, Confluence, GitHub, ServiceNow, or similar engineering collaboration tools

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

PAY RANGE

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on geographic work location, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, security clearance, and contract requirements. Geographic salary ranges are determined in accordance with the company's compensation practices and represent a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting.

BENEFITS

Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Saving Account(when enrolled ineligible plan) with Company contribution

Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability

Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance

Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve, delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity, turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.

EEO STATEMENT

Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not intended to be an employment contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.