Senior Java Software Architect - DoD Contract

Human Resources Research Organization•Alexandria, VA

2d•$103,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HumRRO is looking for a Software Architect to support the development of enterprise Java applications supporting human capability measurement and assessment science. This role will focus on maintaining and enhancing existing applications while leading modernization efforts and supporting DoD contract requirements.

Requirements

US Citizenship with ability to obtain T3 Public Trust
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years working with enterprise Java applications (Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring MVC) and supporting infrastructure design and management
Strong foundation in software architecture, system design, and problem- solving
Background supporting application modernization (framework upgrades, migrations)
Experience implementing authentication and SSO solutions (CAC, SAML, OAuth, E-ICAM or similar)
Background with distributed systems, including integration patterns, caching (e.g., Redis), and session management
Experience integrating applications across multiple systems with shared authentication or identity flows
Practical knowledge of AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, CloudWatch) and cloud-based application design
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Maven, Docker)
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms (Kibana, ELK, CloudWatch)
Experience working with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Exposure to front-end frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue) and Agile tools (Jira, Confluence)
Ability to work independently and contribute to system design, troubleshooting, and technical decisions

Nice To Haves

Enterprise identity and authentication platforms (E-ICAM or similar DoD SSO solutions)
Knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and platform-level architecture
Contribution to architectural decisions across multiple applications or teams
Familiarity with AWS advanced services (Step Functions, DynamoDB, EKS/Fargate) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Performance tuning, scalability, and observability improvements across systems
Ability to develop internal tools, automation, or CLI utilities for developer workflow and environment management
Prior work within DoD environments (RMF, ATO processes)
Familiarity with application servers (WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat)
Ability to produce technical documentation or migration guides
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and JDK 17
Lead application modernization efforts, including framework upgrades, legacy refactoring, and cloud migration
Define and apply architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices across systems
Lead enterprise authentication integration (e.g., E-ICAM SSO / CAC) and support shared platform services (authentication, session management, caching)
Architect distributed solutions, including session management (e.g., Redis), and enforce cross-application integration patterns
Integrate applications into CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and security scanning
Design and implement developer tooling, local environment solutions, and configuration management to improve team efficiency
Implement and standardize observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) and maintain monitoring/alerting solutions (Kibana, CloudWatch)
Drive reliability improvements by reducing system errors and improving performance through architectural enhancements
Ensure compliance with FedRAMP and DoD security requirements (NIST, RMF, DoD CC SRG)
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
Lead code reviews and guide modular, maintainable application design
Troubleshoot complex system issues and support production stability
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and contribute to team standards, documentation, and processes