Technical Lead - Federal (Java, OCI)

Job location: Vienna, VA Full time/ Exempt We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to support a FISMA High High-Value Asset (HVA) federal application currently operating in a legacy on-premise environment and undergoing a lift-and-shift migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) , followed by modernization to a cloud-optimized architecture .

This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can guide architecture, modernization strategy, compliance, and development teams while serving as a thought leader across both technology and business domains .

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture Serve as the technical authority for the application lifecycle. Lead cloud migration strategy (lift-and-shift to OCI) and post-migration modernization roadmap . Design and implement cloud-native, scalable, and resilient architectures . Conduct alternatives analysis (AAs) including feature comparison, cost, risk, and feasibility assessments for system upgrades.

Define target-state architecture including microservices, API-first design, and event-driven patterns.

Education

& Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 10+ years of relevant IT experience , including technical leadership roles Proven experience supporting federal government systems , preferably FISMA High environments Technical Skills Strong experience with: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or similar cloud platforms Java/J2EE applications and batch processing systems Oracle Database & advanced SQL RESTful APIs and JSON-based services (secure implementation) Experience with modernization technologies: React.

js Microservices architecture Preferred Qualifications Experience with high-value federal systems handling multi-agency data exchange Familiarity with Dev. Sec. Ops and CI/CD pipelines in regulated environments Experience with workflow automation platforms Exposure to advanced analytics and reporting solutions Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.

It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.EEO-1 Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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