Technical AWS Lead

Job Title: Technical AWS Lead (AI/ML Experience Preferred)

Client: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Position Type: Full-time | Permanent

Location: 100% Remote

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to support our ongoing initiatives with the FDA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a passion for innovation, with machine learning (AI/ML) experience being a strong plus. This is a long-term, fully remote opportunity with a mission-driven federal agency dedicated to protecting public health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a cross-functional technical team in delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Oversee system architecture, design, and development for complex applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and product owners to define technical requirements.
• Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to developers and engineers.
• Ensure adherence to software development best practices, including code reviews and unit testing.
• Contribute to solutioning involving data science and AI/ML components (preferred).
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and task estimation.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead in a software development environment.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on FDA or other federal government projects.
• Hands-on experience or understanding of machine learning concepts and frameworks.
• Knowledge of FDA data systems or regulatory compliance environments.
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.