Application Architect
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design, development, integration, and modernization of enterprise applications supporting Digital Solution Development, Automation, and Infrastructure Support initiatives. Define architecture strategies, standards, and best practices that align with organizational goals, while collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Design scalable, secure, resilient application solutions and guide implementation across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Establish architecture governance, enforce coding standards, and mentor technical teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Provide technical leadership for integration efforts involving APIs, middleware, and enterprise platforms, ensuring compliance with federal standards and security requirements. Oversee performance, reliability, and maintainability while participating in project planning, risk management, and executive briefings to communicate architectural decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 9 years of directly related experience in application architecture, software engineering, systems design, or enterprise application development
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or technical leadership experience directing teams and managing technical activities
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems
- Strong understanding of application architecture principles, software design patterns, and system integration methodologies
- Experience supporting cloud-based, hybrid, and on-premises application environments
- Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps, and Waterfall frameworks
- Experience with API design, web services, microservices architectures, and enterprise integrations
- Familiarity with application security principles, identity management, and secure software development practices
- Experience developing technical architecture documentation, solution designs, and implementation roadmaps
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- U.S. Citizen, and ability to get the clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) programs
- Experience leading digital transformation, automation, and application modernization initiatives
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD tools, and infrastructure automation technologies
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, FEAF, or Zachman
- Experience integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), SaaS, and custom-developed applications
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, CISSP, PMP, or related technical certifications
- Experience with Zero Trust, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and enterprise security architectures
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