DevOps Technical Lead

Job Description:

Centennial Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced DevOps Technical Lead with a strong AWS background to support our federal clients. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in designing, developing, and implementing automated DevOps pipelines that enable secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions. This role requires both technical leadership and hands-on engineering skills to build resilient infrastructure and guide a team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate the provisioning of AWS environments and build infrastructure from the ground up using Terraform.
• Design and develop automation workflows; perform unit testing and conduct code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and resiliency.
• Develop automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, scripts, and software for platform maintenance and user self-service capabilities.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of 5+ engineers on CI/CD pipeline management, automation, and best practices.
• Communicate technical solutions to stakeholders, collaborate with leadership and vendors, and solve complex business challenges.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience in software development.
• 6+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering with strong AWS/Cloud Operations expertise.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services (Lambda, Glue, Step Functions) and cloud-based build/deployment pipelines.
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Puppet) and automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern cloud-native deployment technologies.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Python scripting) and platform engineering.
• Experience working in Enterprise/Shared Service DevOps teams.
• Preferred: Experience implementing Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) with Kratix and Argo CD.
• Preferred: Prior experience with USDA or other federal agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance responsibilities across 50% technical leadership and 50% hands-on engineering.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Work Conditions

• Location: Hybrid – 4 days onsite in Tysons Corner, VA (preferred DC Metro candidates: VA, DC, MD).
• Job Type: Full-time

About Centennial Technologies Inc.:

Centennial Technologies Inc. is committed to a healthy work-life balance and provides a collaborative and supportive professional environment. We offer flexible PTO, casual work culture, and regular opportunities for career advancement and skills development.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays

Our Culture:

• Supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Performance-based rewards and recognition
• Regular employee feedback and collaboration
• Paid training in emerging technologies and federal compliance
• Client-focused, employee-centered growth

Equal Opportunity Employer: Centennial is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person