Senior Technical Lead — R&D Mission Platforms

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RacknerDefense Tech

United StatesFull-TimeLead

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U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
Professional background developing software systems, backend services, APIs, full-stack applications, or platform capabilities
Proficiency with Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, or similar modern programming languages
Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms, containers, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or cloud-native deployment environments
Ability to work independently in ambiguous, prototype-driven, or fast-moving technical settings
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ownership of engineering outcomes from concept through implementation
Willingness to travel approximately 15% for R&D events, technical demos, collaboration sessions, or mission-focused engagements

Lead the design, prototyping, and development of mission-relevant software and platform capabilities
Build backend services, APIs, full-stack applications, and cloud-native components using modern engineering practices
Translate ambiguous mission needs, user workflows, and technical concepts into working software
Support rapid build, demo, feedback, and iteration cycles for R&D initiatives
Collaborate directly with technical leadership, R&D engineers, and stakeholders on architecture and implementation decisions
Participate in technical demos, customer-facing discussions, and mission-focused events
Help shape system design, platform direction, and technical tradeoffs across emerging capabilities
Guide or mentor other engineers through architecture decisions, prototyping efforts, and implementation challenges
Deploy and support applications in cloud-native, containerized, or Kubernetes-based environments

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