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Technical Lead

Parsons Open
US - MD, Aberdeen Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Parsons. US - MD, Aberdeen · full-time · $112,200–$196,400 base.

SalaryStated by Parsons
$112,200 – $196,400
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationUS - MD, Aberdeen
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$112,200–$196,400
PostedNov 4, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Lead a scrum team building software that supports hardware or technical service products
  • Take ownership of a technical effort and guide its program and project delivery
  • Shape plans for large programs and department goals with senior and executive leaders
  • Build software with your team, resolve system defects, and oversee release testing quality

What you bring

  • At least eight years of related professional experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or equivalent experience
  • You must be a U.S. citizen
  • You bring proven technical leadership and skill in object-oriented design, containerization, and CI/CD deployments
  • You can troubleshoot production problems under pressure and have advanced software engineering expertise

Who this fits

This senior technical lead role suits someone ready to guide an individual scrum team while contributing to program and department planning. U.S. citizenship is required; a SECRET clearance or higher is preferred.

From the employer

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Lead to join our team! In this role you will get to lead an individual scrum team assigned to a software effort that analyzes, designs, and develops computer software required to support hardware or technical service products.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Provides leadership, responsibility, and ownership of a specific technical effort
  • Manages program and project implementation and makes significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.
  • Contributes to and may lead the planning and implementation of large programs in the function, interfacing with senior management and executive leadership.
  • Builds innovative, robust, and efficient software solutions as the leader of a team
  • Plays a role in overall functional strategic planning.
  • Investigates and resolves defects related to the developed software systems.
  • Oversees the quality of test activities during the release of products to production.
  • Acts as a resource to managers and employees in the organization.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field (additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
  • 8+ years of related professional experience
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Proven leadership and technical capability
  • Proficiency in object-oriented software design, containerization, and CI/CD deployments
  • Ability to demonstrate advanced subject matter expertise
  • Advanced technical and operational proficiency in software engineering
  • Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles and practices
  • Advanced written and oral communications skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot production issues, under pressure and/or deadlines
  • Proficient in developing software in one or more operating systems environment (Windows, Linux, etc)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Advanced time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • a SECRET Clearance (or higher level) is preferred

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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