Software Engineering Team Lead / Engineering Manager (Full-Time)

Software Engineering Team Lead / Engineering Manager (Full-Time) | Rockville, MD | Onsite We're partnering with our client who is a well-established, mission-driven non-profit organization headquartered near Rockville, MD to find a hands-on Engineering Team Lead / Engineering Manager who leads from the front — not from the sidelines. Work authorization needs to be a GC/USC. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll split your time between writing production-grade code and guiding a team of 6 engineers to deliver scalable, cutting-edge software solutions. What You'll Own Lead by example — actively coding, reviewing, and solving the team's toughest technical challenges Provide architectural guidance and rigorous code reviews across a modern full-stack (ReactJS, NextJS, TypeScript, SpringBoot, Java) Translate business requirements into precise, Agile-driven execution (Scrum/Kanban) Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to manage expectations and surface technical risks early Mentor and grow 6 direct reports across mixed seniority levels — performance reviews, career development, day-to-day coaching Champion innovation: identify and implement new tools, frameworks, and practices that raise the bar What You Bring 10+ years of software development experience 2-3+ years in a formal or informal leadership role (Lead, Senior, Principal, or Engineering Manager level) Expert-level command of ReactJS, NextJS, TypeScript, SpringBoot, and Java A proven track record of delivering enterprise-level projects end-to-end Strong communication skills — you can translate complex technical "whys" for non-technical audiences Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field Nice to Have Cloud experience: AWS or Azure CI/CD pipeline knowledge and DevOps best practices Thrives in fast-paced environments; adapts quickly when priorities shift Experience navigating team dynamics and resolving conflict constructively Why This Role? Work for an organization with a meaningful public-health mission Comprehensive healthcare, retirement savings, and company-paid time off A chance to shape both the technical culture and the careers of your team. Employer with great work life balance and retirement benefits.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Rockville, MD