About the role
About the role
Moonware is seeking a Tech Lead to own and drive development of HALO, our next-generation Ground Traffic Control™ platform. This is a true end-to-end leadership role: you’ll work directly with ground crews and airport stakeholders to understand operational needs, and lead the design and development of distributed systems that power mission-critical decisions on the tarmac.
From backend services to internal tools and user-facing applications, your team will own and deliver systems across the stack, and you will be accountable for their quality, performance, and reliability. You will collaborate closely with frontline users, engineering peers, and vendors while leading a team of engineers to ship high-performance software that drives efficiency in live ground operations.
Responsibilities
Team leadership & execution
- Lead and manage engineering projects, driving strong execution and consistent delivery
- Set a high bar for engineering quality, velocity, and accountability
- Mentor and lead engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and day-to-day guidance
- Own project planning, prioritization, and delivery against company objectives
Technical ownership & architecture
- Own the design and evolution of core systems within HALO
- Lead architectural decisions across backend, frontend, and data systems
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance under real-world operational load
- Establish and enforce best practices across services, APIs, and infrastructure
End-to-end system development
- Guide the team in designing, building, testing, and maintaining critical features
- Oversee development across the stack: backend services, internal tools, APIs, and user-facing applications
