What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Architect position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Network Infrastructure and Services (NI&S), a division of Virginia Tech Information Technology, designs and operates the enterprise-scale, high-performance computing and communication networks that power our university. Our Software Development team is seeking a visionary Software Architect to lead the strategic planning and design of secure, scalable, and resilient systems.
As a core member of our agile development team, you will bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution, overseeing architecture across our business management, infrastructure management, and automation platforms. We are looking for a resourceful, collaborative strategist who is passionate about mentoring others, championing best practices, and driving innovation. Come build the future of NI&S technology with us.
Required Qualifications
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$128,000 - $142,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
7/14/2026
Additional Information
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact IT Human Resources at ITHR@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Network Infrastructure and Services (NI&S), a division of Virginia Tech Information Technology, designs and operates the enterprise-scale, high-performance computing and communication networks that power our university. Our Software Development team is seeking a visionary Software Architect to lead the strategic planning and design of secure, scalable, and resilient systems.
As a core member of our agile development team, you will bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution, overseeing architecture across our business management, infrastructure management, and automation platforms. We are looking for a resourceful, collaborative strategist who is passionate about mentoring others, championing best practices, and driving innovation. Come build the future of NI&S technology with us.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or a combination of education, training, and progressive experience equivalent to a Master's degree
- Extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable production applications utilizing Node.js, JavaScript, Java, or Python, alongside modern frontend libraries like React
- Demonstrated expertise with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
- Proven proficiency with container-based development environments such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Expertise in architecting, building, and deploying scalable, resilient applications in major cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
- Advanced experience designing, building, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines
- Comprehensive experience integrating applications with external software systems via technology such as REST, LDAP, messaging systems, etc
- Proven track record collaborating with product teams and stakeholders to design and implement technology solutions
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate) or similar certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Developer (Associate) or similar certification
- Experience developing in an agile development environment
- Experience leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance application development and code efficiency.
- Experience working in a university environment
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$128,000 - $142,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
7/14/2026
Additional Information
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact IT Human Resources at ITHR@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $128,000 - $142,000