Software Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • Fayetteville, NC

1d • $112,900 - $257,000

About The Position

Booz Allen is hiring a lead Software Architect to maintain and execute a network of simulators and modeling capabilities used to provide rehearsal and exercise capabilities for various units. The simulators are located throughout the country. The engineering team manages the network, maintains its Authority to Connect (ATO), improves system design and architecture, provides tier 1–3 troubleshooting during operations, performs hardware installations and lifecycle management, and delivers software releases, deployments, new features, and innovation.

The Software Architect will lead the software engineering team in compiling and running source code, maintaining the CI/CD pipeline, and translating simulator operational requirements into manageable JIRA tasks or features. The role sets the technical direction for implementing features across programming languages, guides integration with other applications and simulations, and drives program innovation. The architect will also lead the transition to an infrastructure-as-code, containerized environment to help the team develop and integrate new capabilities rapidly.

This position leads an Agile Scrum team, mentors engineers, reviews designs and code, and communicates daily with team members and stakeholders. It requires strong programming skills, leadership by example, and the ability to provide onsite support when needed. The program offers opportunities for growth and innovation in simulation systems.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of experience with Java, C++, or C#.
• 3 or more years of experience as a technical lead or architect.
• Experience designing and architecting software systems, including integrating multiple applications.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD or DevSecOps pipelines.
• Experience with containerization, such as Docker, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience leading an Agile Scrum team.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on simulation systems.
• Experience with the RMF and ATO process for classified systems.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, or SQL.
• Experience working with JIRA.
• Knowledge of the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) networking protocol.
• Knowledge of MVRsimulation's Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG).
• Knowledge of BSI's software MACE.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute a network of simulators and modeling capabilities supporting rehearsal and exercise activities.
• Manage the simulator network and maintain its Authority to Connect (ATO).
• Improve system design and architecture.
• Provide tier 1–3 troubleshooting during operations.
• Perform hardware installations and lifecycle management.
• Manage software releases and deployments, develop new features, and drive innovation.
• Lead the software engineering team in compiling and running source code and maintaining the CI/CD pipeline.
• Break down operational requirements into manageable tasks or features in JIRA.
• Set technical direction for feature implementation across programming languages.
• Guide integration with other applications and simulations.
• Lead the transition to an infrastructure-as-code, containerized environment.
• Lead an Agile Scrum team, mentor engineers, review designs and code, and communicate daily with the team and stakeholders.
• Provide onsite support when needed.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

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