Software Architect

JOB TITLE: SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
JOB LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC
WAGE RANGE*: 90.00-94.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: SAIJP00038292

REQUIRED 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Desirable Skills:
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.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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