Senior Principal Architect

Capital Technology Group

23h

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Principal Architect with deep technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and who can serve as a hands-on technical lead on major programs to support our clients. You'll leverage expertise across multiple languages and frameworks to design and build scalable solutions. Beyond writing clean code, you'll collaborate with stakeholders, mentor team members, and help drive CTG's growth by taking initiative on high-impact projects. If you're a seasoned, high-impact engineer and lifelong learner who thrives on solving complex problems, communicating technical concepts clearly, and driving meaningful change in civic tech, we’d love to hear from you! Client Requirements: applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 year tenure in recent roles
Preference given to candidates in the DMV area
Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages including Java, JavaScript, Python, React, TypeScript, or related languages
Hands-on experience with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres, SQL)
Familiarity with web servers and deployment infrastructure (e.g., Nginx, AWS)
Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and the ability to collaborate effectively with design teams
Proven leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to guide and develop engineering teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience with CI/CD practices and modern software development workflows
Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools or cloud platform management
Comfort working in version-controlled, collaborative environments (Git/GitHub)
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities with a track record of delivering high-impact solutions
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python
Certified Kubernetes Administrator, AWS Solution Architect Professional, or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Lead and architect full-stack solutions across front-end, back-end, and database layers using modern technologies
Develop and maintain applications using Java, TypeScript, Python, React, and/or related languages
Design and optimize high-performance databases using PostgreSQL and other SQL and NoSQL technologies
Establish and enforce CI/CD best practices and DevOps principles across development workflows
Deploy and manage applications on AWS infrastructure using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Serve as a technical lead on major programs, mentoring junior engineers and conducting code reviews
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, scope solutions, and deliver results in agile environments
Lead and manage engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance
Drive initiatives that support CTG's growth and contribute to organizational success beyond day-to-day product work
Lead internal rapid prototyping efforts and R&D projects