FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc.
Manager of Software Development
FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc., Beverly, Massachusetts, us, 01915
Overview
FTI is looking for an experienced Manager of Software Engineering to join our growing team.
This hands‑on technical leadership role will be based at one of our offices in Dayton, OH; Huntsville, AL; Colorado Springs, CO; Chesapeake, VA; or Beverly, MA. FTI provides mission‑tailored, technology‑enabled services and solutions that enhance the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Federal Government to make the best decisions for national interests. We support our people with advanced technology, services and expertise while building upon our core values of commitment, compassion, and charity.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of software engineers across the full lifecycle of software development, from planning through deployment.
Contribute directly to software design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices including coding standards, version control, code reviews, and documentation.
Support the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and development methodologies that strengthen the team’s technical capabilities.
Work closely with product management, design, operations, and other internal teams to identify and prioritize features and enhancements.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain stability, performance, and reliability across applications.
Present project progress, roadblocks, and solutions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Partner with internal customers and operations to strengthen transparency, collaboration, and customer intimacy.
Maintain a working understanding of FTI’s technology offerings and identify opportunities to support current and emerging customer needs.
Leadership Responsibilities
Effective Leadership – Clearly articulate the team’s vision and strategy, make informed and timely decisions, address and resolve conflicts within the team promptly and fairly, and empower team members by delegating responsibilities and encouraging autonomy.
Employee Intimacy – Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with team members by understanding each member’s interests, motivations, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Coaching Through Change – Demonstrate adaptability and a positive attitude toward change, clearly communicate and set a tone for the team, and recognize and address the emotional impact of change on team members.
Intentional Mentoring – Proactively identify and provide opportunities for team members’ professional and personal growth by establishing specific mentoring goals and creating a plan to achieve them.
Managing, Tracking, and Measuring Performance – Establish SMART goals, conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings, and maintain open lines of communication to assess progress, provide feedback and coaching, and address any issues.
Payroll Compliance – Ensure timely and accurate approval of time sheets to comply with company policies and payroll deadlines.
Education & Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Five‑plus years of hands‑on software engineering experience.
Two‑plus years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or TypeScript/Angular.
Experience building containerized, cloud‑native services using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar).
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
Experience with distributed systems or message bus technologies (Kafka, Redis, or equivalent).
Hands‑on experience with relational or NoSQL databases and modeling complex data relationships.
Experience deploying or supporting applications in secure or disconnected environments (IL4 through IL6 or comparable edge conditions).
Fluency with modern data serialization formats such as JSON, Protobuf, GeoJSON, or KML.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to design and implement robust software solutions.
Strong communication skills and comfort presenting to customers.
Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams and with external partners.
Knowledge of FAR and related federal policies.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret Clearance.
Preferred
Experience with ML frameworks or toolchains such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn, Hugging Face, LangChain, or the OpenAI API.
Familiarity with MLOps platforms including MLflow, Kubeflow, DVC, or custom training and inference pipelines.
Working knowledge of vector databases such as Milvus, Pinecone, Chroma, or FAISS.
Experience with retrieval architectures including RAG, graph‑based, or hybrid search approaches.
Ability to build Python‑based data ingestion scripts, embeddings pipelines, or lightweight inference services.
Exposure to LLM fine‑tuning methods such as LoRA, QLoRA, or PEFT.
Experience with agent frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or DSPy.
Familiarity with cloud GPU environments or edge inference optimization.
Experience integrating AI services into applications using REST APIs, event triggers, or UI copilots.
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This hands‑on technical leadership role will be based at one of our offices in Dayton, OH; Huntsville, AL; Colorado Springs, CO; Chesapeake, VA; or Beverly, MA. FTI provides mission‑tailored, technology‑enabled services and solutions that enhance the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Federal Government to make the best decisions for national interests. We support our people with advanced technology, services and expertise while building upon our core values of commitment, compassion, and charity.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of software engineers across the full lifecycle of software development, from planning through deployment.
Contribute directly to software design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices including coding standards, version control, code reviews, and documentation.
Support the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and development methodologies that strengthen the team’s technical capabilities.
Work closely with product management, design, operations, and other internal teams to identify and prioritize features and enhancements.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain stability, performance, and reliability across applications.
Present project progress, roadblocks, and solutions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Partner with internal customers and operations to strengthen transparency, collaboration, and customer intimacy.
Maintain a working understanding of FTI’s technology offerings and identify opportunities to support current and emerging customer needs.
Leadership Responsibilities
Effective Leadership – Clearly articulate the team’s vision and strategy, make informed and timely decisions, address and resolve conflicts within the team promptly and fairly, and empower team members by delegating responsibilities and encouraging autonomy.
Employee Intimacy – Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with team members by understanding each member’s interests, motivations, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Coaching Through Change – Demonstrate adaptability and a positive attitude toward change, clearly communicate and set a tone for the team, and recognize and address the emotional impact of change on team members.
Intentional Mentoring – Proactively identify and provide opportunities for team members’ professional and personal growth by establishing specific mentoring goals and creating a plan to achieve them.
Managing, Tracking, and Measuring Performance – Establish SMART goals, conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings, and maintain open lines of communication to assess progress, provide feedback and coaching, and address any issues.
Payroll Compliance – Ensure timely and accurate approval of time sheets to comply with company policies and payroll deadlines.
Education & Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Five‑plus years of hands‑on software engineering experience.
Two‑plus years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or TypeScript/Angular.
Experience building containerized, cloud‑native services using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar).
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
Experience with distributed systems or message bus technologies (Kafka, Redis, or equivalent).
Hands‑on experience with relational or NoSQL databases and modeling complex data relationships.
Experience deploying or supporting applications in secure or disconnected environments (IL4 through IL6 or comparable edge conditions).
Fluency with modern data serialization formats such as JSON, Protobuf, GeoJSON, or KML.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to design and implement robust software solutions.
Strong communication skills and comfort presenting to customers.
Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams and with external partners.
Knowledge of FAR and related federal policies.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret Clearance.
Preferred
Experience with ML frameworks or toolchains such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn, Hugging Face, LangChain, or the OpenAI API.
Familiarity with MLOps platforms including MLflow, Kubeflow, DVC, or custom training and inference pipelines.
Working knowledge of vector databases such as Milvus, Pinecone, Chroma, or FAISS.
Experience with retrieval architectures including RAG, graph‑based, or hybrid search approaches.
Ability to build Python‑based data ingestion scripts, embeddings pipelines, or lightweight inference services.
Exposure to LLM fine‑tuning methods such as LoRA, QLoRA, or PEFT.
Experience with agent frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or DSPy.
Familiarity with cloud GPU environments or edge inference optimization.
Experience integrating AI services into applications using REST APIs, event triggers, or UI copilots.
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