Lead Applications Architect (2026-0091)

Acclaim Technical Services • Chantilly, VA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) is seeking a Lead Applications Architect with a current TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance to join their Network Solutions Division in Northern Virginia. ATS, founded in 2000, is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company specializing in cyber operations, intelligence solutions, network infrastructure, engineering, business enablement, and enterprise operations for U.S. Federal agencies. ATS is recognized as a top workplace and is experiencing continued growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or 10+ years IC experience in lieu)
• TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance
• Minimum 10 years software engineering
• Minimum 5 years designing enterprise-scale app architectures
• Led 3+ cloud production solutions
• Designed/governed 20+ RESTful APIs
• Led architecture governance ≥2 years
• Mentored ≥5 engineers
• Delivered systems meeting SLA targets (e.g., uptime, performance testing).

Nice To Haves

• 10 years data engineering/analytics
• Led 3+ cloud data platforms
• 10+ enterprise data models
• Delivered 25+ data pipelines
• TOGAF/AWS/Azure certification
• Demonstrated adaptability/innovation
• Knowledge of industry standards
• Certifications (CISA, CEA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-scale application architectures.
• Lead cloud production solutions.
• Design and govern RESTful APIs.
• Lead architecture governance.
• Mentor engineers.
• Deliver systems meeting SLA targets (e.g., uptime, performance testing).

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior