Responsibilities:

· Define and drive the overall software architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability requirements.

· Select and implement appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for each project.

· Design and present architectural solutions that meet technical and business requirements.

· Lead the design and development of complex software systems from conception to implementation.

· Translate business requirements into comprehensive technical specifications and solutions.

· Define and enforce software architecture standards and best practices.

· Mentor and guide software engineers, to improve coding skills, maintain code quality, and provide technical leadership and direction.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to align technical solutions with business objectives

· Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

· Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with software development projects.

· Document software designs and architecture decisions clearly and concisely.

· Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality and maintainability

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

· 7 years of experience as a software architect or senior software engineer.

· Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale software systems.

· Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, JAVA)

· Deep understanding of software design principles and best practices.

· Expertise with DevOps and agile software development

· Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Kubernetes, JIRA, Bitbucket)

· Experience with cloud computing technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $189,800.00 - $231,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• C#: 3 years (Required)
• Docker or Kubernetes: 2 years (Required)
• Software Development: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20502 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person