Director of Engineering

hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find a Director of Engineering. See details below:

Expression is seeking a Director of Engineering to join their team and Lead their Federal Services Unit. The Director of Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the organization’s engineering strategy in support of mission-driven outcomes. This role provides strategic, technical and operational leadership across engineering functions, ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and innovative solutions to our federal clients and national security environments.

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for their clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with their clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.

• Define and lead engineering roadmaps, ensuring seamless transition from contract award to execution while accelerating mission delivery and building customer trust
• Shape enterprise technology strategy and drive consistent engineering practices to influence future organizational capabilities
• Mentor engineers across the organization to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage and mission effectiveness

• Establish architectural governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and performance standards across programs
• Lead solution architecture design aligned to Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles
• Develop cloud-native and hybrid architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

• Drive modernization initiatives leveraging containers, microservices, APIs, and serverless technologies
• Champion DevSecOps practices, embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle
• Promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation

• Define governance frameworks ensuring adherence to cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
• Ensure systems meet compliance standards required in government and national security environments

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, translating complex challenges into high-value solutions
• Lead pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements, communicating solution feasibility and value
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive long-term success and repeat business

• Align engineering, sales, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Lead and scale high-performing engineering teams focused on execution excellence
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Establish documentation and sustainment strategies to ensure long-term system reliability and maintainability