Senior Technical Lead – R&D Mission Platforms

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🕒 June 2

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Rackner

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11 - 50 employees

🏢 Enterprise

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔐 Security

Enterprise • Artificial Intelligence • Security

Rackner is a technology company specializing in applying emerging technologies to mission-critical problems in both the public and private sectors. As a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, Rackner's experienced engineers manage large clusters in production environments for major organizations. The company focuses on cloud-native solutions, DevSecOps, AI, and platform development to modernize business-critical applications. Rackner is also involved in developing innovative systems using Edge, IoT/Mobile, and VR technologies. The company has been recognized on the Inc 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies and has secured significant contracts with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.

📋 Description

• Lead the design, prototyping, and development of mission-relevant software and platform capabilities • Build backend services, APIs, full-stack applications, and cloud-native components using modern engineering practices • Translate ambiguous mission needs, user workflows, and technical concepts into working software • Support rapid build, demo, feedback, and iteration cycles for R&D initiatives • Collaborate directly with technical leadership, R&D engineers, and stakeholders on architecture and implementation decisions • Participate in technical demos, customer-facing discussions, and mission-focused events • Help shape system design, platform direction, and technical tradeoffs across emerging capabilities • Guide or mentor other engineers through architecture decisions, prototyping efforts, and implementation challenges • Deploy and support applications in cloud-native, containerized, or Kubernetes-based environments • Use modern development workflows, including AI-assisted tools where appropriate, to accelerate prototyping, testing, and delivery • Represent Rackner’s technical work with clarity, professionalism, and credibility in collaborative settings

🎯 Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements • Professional background developing software systems, backend services, APIs, full-stack applications, or platform capabilities • Proficiency with Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, or similar modern programming languages • Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms, containers, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or cloud-native deployment environments • Ability to work independently in ambiguous, prototype-driven, or fast-moving technical settings • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences • Demonstrated ownership of engineering outcomes from concept through implementation • Willingness to travel approximately 15% for R&D events, technical demos, collaboration sessions, or mission-focused engagements

🏖️ Benefits

• Company-supported certifications aligned to current and future program work, including cloud, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, security, AI/ML, project management, and related technical areas • Clear advancement tracks and future leadership opportunities • 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage • Generous PTO and paid holidays • Home-office equipment plan and remote work support • Fitness and wellness reimbursement • Weekly pay schedule and modern perks, including team events