Software Architect

Steampunk•McLean, VA

8d•$112,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a Software Development Architect, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice evaluating, identifying, and developing complex software solutions using cloud-native services, APIs, and micros-service solutions. We are looking for candidates with experience with 8-10 years experience writing software using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation. Candidates must be local to the DC Metro area.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
8 Years of experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Ruby, react, C++, C)
8 Years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
8 Years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript)
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
5 Years of experience with one or more clouds (I.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)
5 Years of experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI, TravisCI
Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
Experience implementing Automated Testing frameworks including unit testing
Local to DMV area

Nice To Haves

Certifications:
AWS Cloud Practitioner
AWS Solution Architect Professional
Azure Developer Associate
5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems
Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to other developers
Write and debug code for innovative software solutions
Troubleshoot software quality, security and reliability issues
Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
Automate unit and functional tests
Test and examine code written by others and analyzing results
Evaluate, identify and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
Identifying technical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing software updates and ‘fixes’
Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)
Document software code, features, and training guides
Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems
Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided