[Remote] Platform Team Engineering Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that specializes in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions. The Platform Team Engineering Lead will provide technical leadership for integration architecture, API management, and platform modernization, ensuring the delivery of reliable solutions across the VA.gov ecosystem.ResponsibilitiesLead engineering teams supporting enterprise integration and API platform initiativesProvide technical leadership across platform architecture, integration design, API development, and systems interoperabilityDesign, develop, maintain, and optimizes calable integration solutions supporting enterprise applications and digital servicesOversee technical implementation activities across development, testing, staging, and production environmentsSupport modernization efforts focused on platform scalability, security, reliability, and operational efficiencyCollaborate with Product Leads, platform engineering teams, SREs, DevOps engineers, and government stakeholders to align technical execution with mission prioritiesEnsure engineering solutions align with cybersecurity, compliance, accessibility, and platform governance standardsDrive engineering best practices, automation, documentation, and continuous improvement initiativesLead API lifecycle management, integration architecture planning, and platform configuration activitiesSupport enterprise integration patterns, reusable services, and secure data exchange strategiesTroubleshoot complex integration issues and support root cause analysis, incident resolution, and operational support activitiesPrepare technical documentation, engineering reports, operational metrics, and architecture artifactsCoordinate cross-functional engineering efforts and manage technical dependencies across teams and external partnersSupport Agile delivery activities including backlog refinement, sprint planning, technical estimation, and release coordinationParticipate in transition planning, onboarding activities, and knowledge transfer sessions supporting operational continuitySkillsAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearanceMaster's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or related engineering/technical discipline requiredMinimum of ten (10) years of relevant engineering, systems integration, platform architecture, or enterprise software delivery experienceAdditional relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of education requirementsStrong experience leading enterprise integration and API development initiatives in large-scale environmentsExperience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise integration platforms and distributed systemsStrong understanding of cloud-native architectures, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering methodologiesExperience supporting Agile delivery methodologies and cross-functional engineering teamsStrong troubleshooting, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts across technical and executive audiencesExperience supporting VA.gov or other federal digital service platformsFamiliarity with enterprise API gateways, integration middleware, observability platforms, and operational support modelsExperience with Kubernetes, containerization, infrastructure automation, or cloud-native platform engineeringExperience supporting organizational transitions, onboarding activities, or knowledge transfer effortsExperience using Jira, Confluence, GitHub, ServiceNow, or similar engineering collaboration toolsBenefitsMedical, Dental, and VisionHealth Saving Account(when enrolled ineligible plan) with Company contributionCompany paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term DisabilityVoluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care InsuranceVoluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsAccrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays401(k) Retirement Plan with Company matchCompany OverviewSprez·za·tu·ra (sprāt-tsä-ˈtü-rä) n. Itl – The art of making the difficult appear effortless. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Mc Lean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://sprezzmc.com.