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Software Architect

Pyramid Systems, Inc.
Fairfax, VA Remote Other
POSTED ON 10/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026

Overview

Pyramid is seeking a proven Software Architect Lead to continue the growth of our application development capability, support our client portfolio, as well as specific key customers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform as our Software Architect in support of key engineering projects requiring AI/ML, DevSecOps and specific technical architectures.
  • Bring to the company and our clients proven architecture & design experience, including at least 3 years experience deploying production enterprise applications in AWS that use AI/ML.
  • Perform as our technology lead for large-scale, high-performance enterprise big data application deployments and provide a wealth of solution architecture experience in complex heterogeneous environments in AWS.

Qualifications

 

  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to pass and successfully maintain a public trust clearance.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Information Technology field,focusing on AI/ML engineering projects, DevSecOps and technical architecture specifically.
  • Possess strong architecture & design experience, including at least 3 years' experience deploying production enterprise applications in AWS that use AI/ML.
  • Experience in large scale, high performance enterprise big data application deployment and solution architecture on complex heterogeneous environments in AWS.
  • Expertise in designing, developing, refactoring, and maintaining containerized microservices, resolving vulnerabilities, and mentoring teams performing these activities.
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral.
  • Experience presenting solutions to all levels of organization (customers and program team).
  • Possess experience with some, or all, of the following technologies:
    • Java, Python, and TypeScript
    • Jenkins
    • Harness
    • Kafka or Kinesis
    • Kubernetes
    • Helm
    • Twistlock
    • Apigee or Kong Konnect
    • ElasticSearch or OpenSearch
    • PostgreSQL
  • Strong capabilities in automation of build, integration, and testing
  • Experience guiding teams using naming and coding conventions, containerization, and serverless approaches.
  • Experience working on a Federal IT contract.

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Management or Engineering, or other comparable degree or experience

Target Pay Range

The below listed pay range for this position is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The final offered salary will be influenced by a host of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Pyramid Systems that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, to include our Employee Stock Ownership Program, FlexPTO, and learning and development opportunities.

Pyramid Min

USD $142,680.00/Yr.

Pyramid Max

USD $214,020.00/Yr.

Why Pyramid?

Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an award-winning, technology leader, driving digital transformation across federal agencies. We empower forward-thinking innovations, accelerate production-ready software, and deliver secure solutions so federal agencies can meet their mission goals. Voted a Top Workplace, both regionally (Washington, DC) and Nationally (USA) the past 2 years (2023 and 2024) based on the feedback from our employees, we are headquartered in Fairfax, VA. and have a growing national footprint. We value and promote our Flexible Workplace approach because of the positive impacts it has on work-life integration. We remain committed to ensuring every employee’s voice is heard, performance and results are recognized and rewarded, development and advancement is a focus, and diversity, equity and inclusion is a company priority. We offer competitive compensation and benefits (including a recently launched Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP), a robust performance-based rewards program, and we know how to have fun! Our people and culture have endured and delivered for our clients for nearly three decades.

EEO Statement

Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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