Platform Engineering Lead

Position Title: Platform Engineering Lead
Location: _X_ Remote (In the U.S)

Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an Engineering Lead to support the VA.gov Platform Management team in delivering secure, scalable, and reliable platform capabilities supporting Veteran-facing digital services. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across platform operations, software delivery, infrastructure coordination, and engineering execution while partnering closely with product, operations, SRE, and DevOps teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about platform engineering, government modernization, cloud-native technologies, and building resilient systems that directly support mission-critical digital services for Veterans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & Platform Engineering

• Lead engineering activities supporting VA.gov platform management initiatives and operational priorities
• Design, build,maintain, andoptimizeplatform capabilities supporting software development and delivery
• Provide technical leadership across cloud infrastructure, application operations, integrations, and deployment pipelines
• Support platform scalability, reliability, security, maintainability, and operational performance initiatives
• Administer and manage configurations across development, testing, staging, and production environments
• Support incident response, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and operational issue resolution activities
• Collaborate with SRE, DevOps, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to ensure platform stability and compliance
• Drive engineering best practices, automation efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives

Delivery & Stakeholder Coordination

• Partner with Product Leads, engineering teams, and government stakeholders to align technical execution with delivery priorities
• Communicate technical risks, dependencies, constraints, and operational impacts across varying stakeholder audiences
• Support Agile delivery activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, technical estimation, and release coordination
• Prepare technical documentation, system reports, operational metrics, and platform status updates
• Participate in transition planning, knowledge transfer, and operational readiness activities
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to manage external dependencies and platform integration efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or related engineering/technical disciplinerequired
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant engineering, platform operations, infrastructure, or software delivery experience
• Additionalrelevant experience may be substituted in lieu of education requirements
• Experiencedesigning, building, andmaintainingplatforms supporting software development and operational delivery
• Experience managing application configurations and supporting multiple operational environments
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery methodologies
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or federal IT environments
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and cross-functional engineering collaboration
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting VA.gov or other federal digital services platforms
• Familiarity with SRE practices, observability tools, monitoring platforms, and operational support models
• Experience with cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, containerization, or infrastructure automation
• Experience supporting organizational transitions, onboarding activities, or knowledge transfer initiatives
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, GitHub, ServiceNow, or similar engineering collaboration tools

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

BENEFITS

Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• HealthSaving Account(when enrolled ineligible plan) with Companycontribution
• Company paidLife, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• VoluntaryAccident, HospitalIndemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• AccruedPaid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve—delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity—turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.

EEO STATEMENT

Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not intended to be an employment contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.