Enterprise Software Architect

IntelliDyne•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to support enterprise application architecture initiatives on a large-scale contract. This role is responsible for designing, modernizing, and guiding the implementation of complex software systems across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in application architecture, including restructuring legacy monolithic systems into scalable, modular solutions, deep proficiency across modern programming languages and frameworks, and working familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS to inform deployment and runtime decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in an architecture role
Strong understanding of application architecture patterns, including monolithic, microservices, and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
Proven experience refactoring or modernizing legacy/monolithic applications
Expertise in designing distributed systems and APIs (RESTful and event-driven architectures)
Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript) and associated frameworks
Solid grounding in object-oriented design, design patterns, and domain-driven design
Experience with relational and non-relational data stores and data modeling for distributed applications
Working knowledge of AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway) sufficient to make informed deployment and runtime architectural decisions
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance technical and business considerations

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Salesforce architecture, including integrations and data models
Familiarity with enterprise integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Kafka)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified Developer – Associate (or equivalent cloud certification)
Experience working in government or large enterprise contract environments
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, SOC 2)

Responsibilities

Lead the design and evolution of enterprise-level application architectures aligned with business and technical strategies
Assess existing systems and define roadmaps for modernization, including decomposition of monolithic applications into microservices or modular architectures
Define domain models, service boundaries, and integration patterns that support long-term maintainability and reuse
Design and oversee integration strategies between enterprise systems, including Salesforce and other internal/external platforms
Establish API standards (REST, event-driven, and message-based) and govern their consistent adoption across teams
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams on best practices in system design, coding standards, design patterns, and testing strategies
Define and enforce architectural standards, governance, and documentation
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and business stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment
Partner with cloud and infrastructure teams to ensure applications are designed for cloud deployment, scalability, and resilience
Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and maintainability