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Director of Engineering Delivery (Java) - Reston, Virginia

reston, va • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Engineering

We are looking for a Senior Manager – Engineering Delivery to lead multiple engineering squads, provide technical and architectural direction, and ensure high-quality delivery of complex Java-based platforms.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who comes from a strong Java engineering background , has grown into technical leadership and architecture , and has deep experience delivering in consulting environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple engineering squads delivering Java-based platforms.
  • Provide hands‑on technical guidance and architectural oversight.
  • Review and guide architecture, design patterns, and code quality.
  • Ensure delivery quality, performance, stability, and scalability of enterprise systems.
  • Support engineers with complex technical problem‑solving.
  • Drive best practices in development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Provide architectural guidance for scalable, secure, and high‑performance systems.
  • Review integration patterns, APIs, and data flows.
  • Support modernization and legacy‑to‑cloud migration initiatives.
  • Ensure systems meet non‑functional requirements such as performance, reliability, and security.
  • Translate business requirements into technical execution plans.
  • Act as the bridge between business goals and engineering execution.
  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders while keeping teams focused on delivery.
  • Support pre‑delivery planning, scoping, and execution readiness.
  • Mentor engineers, senior engineers, and emerging tech leads.
  • Promote engineering excellence, automation, and CI/CD practices.
  • Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans.
  • Build a strong delivery culture focused on accountability and high performance.
  • Operate effectively in consulting environments with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong hands‑on Java background.
  • Proven career progression from Engineer → Tech Lead → Architect → Delivery Leader .
  • Deep experience working in consulting or professional services environments .
  • Strong knowledge of: Java, Spring, REST APIs, Microservices, Unix/Linux environments, JavaScript (for full‑stack awareness and integration)
  • Experience with: Distributed systems, Legacy modernization and cloud migration, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Proven track record leading multiple engineering squads and senior engineers .

Ideal Profile

  • A former strong Java engineer who still understands code and architecture deeply.
  • Comfortable making technical decisions and trade‑offs.
  • Experienced in high‑pressure consulting delivery environments.
  • Respected by engineers and credible with leadership.
  • Able to move between strategy, architecture, and hands‑on execution.

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