Software Architect

Software Architect

Location: Washington, DC (5 days a week on-site)

Role Type: 6-Month Contract (Possibility for extension and fulltime)
 

About Our Client
Our client is a long-established organization providing advanced solutions within the technology and services industry. They operate across multiple U.S. regions, supporting both government and commercial customers. The company is committed to innovation, customer success, and delivering secure, scalable solutions. Their mission centers on solving complex challenges and driving efficiency for clients while maintaining a strong focus on integrity and collaboration.

Job Description
Your role will involve developing architecture blueprints, defining application frameworks, and advising on the integration of applications within an enterprise ecosystem. This work is located onsite in the DC area.

You will collaborate closely with business leaders, technical teams, and external stakeholders to ensure application solutions meet business requirements and align with enterprise goals. The role requires a hands-on architect who can guide technical teams, support business strategy, and deliver scalable, secure, and modern application solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of the enterprise application architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business and IT goals.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications from ideation to deployment and ongoing support.
• Design and ensure seamless integration of applications across various platforms and systems, ensuring interoperability and high availability.
• Work with technical teams to design integration points, leveraging APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms for efficient communication between disparate systems.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native applications or hybrid solutions leveraging platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ensure application solutions are optimized for cloud environments, implementing strategies for application scalability, security, and high availability.
• Guide teams in the adoption of cloud-based services and platforms, ensuring seamless migration of applications to cloud infrastructure.
• Document the architecture of enterprise applications, including technical specifications, process flows, and integration patterns.

Required Experience/Skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, with a focus on enterprise applications, and at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise architecture.
• 5+ years of Software Development experience
• Experience with Sprint Pointing
• Deep experience in application development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong background in enterprise application integration using APIs, microservices, and cloud technologies.
• Expertise in designing and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in modern application frameworks, technologies, and architectures, including microservices, containerization (e.g., Docker), and Kubernetes.
• Experience with enterprise application platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, Oracle) and cloud-based application development platforms.
• Strong understanding of application security practices, including secure coding and data protection.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and their integration into enterprise applications.
• Understanding of how applications support business processes and strategy, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor technical staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-Haves
• Experience in designing and architecting hybrid cloud applications.
• Familiarity with container orchestration using tools that are Kubernetes based.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and how they apply to enterprise application architecture.
• Experience with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) integration into enterprise applications.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF), cloud platforms (e.g., /AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect), or security (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) are highly preferred.

Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Pay rate up to 90/h W2

Software Architect | Enterprise Applications | Cloud Architecture | AWS | Azure | Google Cloud | APIs | Microservices | Kubernetes | DevOps