Software Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • Dayton, OH

2d • $112,800 - $257,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a Lead Software Architect, you will define and drive the end-to-end architecture for modernizing MATLAB-based algorithms into scalable Python-based applications. You will lead the design of containerized, cloud-ready systems with automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for both standalone and distributed environments. This role focuses on building a modern engineering ecosystem that integrates scientific computing, web technologies, and enterprise data platforms. You will work across engineering and stakeholder teams to translate complex analytical workflows into robust, production-grade software solutions using modern architecture patterns, DevSecOps practices, and AI-assisted development tools.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams and defining architecture standards
• Experience leading modernization of MATLAB-based systems into Python-based platforms
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines, such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments
• Experience with React and Node.js for full stack web applications
• Experience with PostgreSQL for relational data design and optimization
• Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Nice To Haves

• Experience building standalone and cloud-native applications
• Expertise in Python for application development and scientific computing
• Experience in modeling and simulation, or algorithm-heavy systems
• Experience with DevSecOps, observability, and infrastructure as code
• Experience with AI‑augmented development workflows or agentic tools
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Define architecture for MATLAB-to-Python modernization programs.
• Design scalable, containerized systems with CI/CD automation.
• Lead development of standalone and cloud-deployable applications.
• Architect data solutions using PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Guide engineering teams on design, implementation, and best practices.
• Ensure systems meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.

Benefits

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program

What This Job Offers

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