Software Architect

Steampunk • McLean, VA

1d • $112,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Development Architect, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice evaluating, identifying, and developing complex software solutions using cloud-native services, APIs, and micros-service solutions. We are looking for candidates with experience with 8-10 years experience writing software using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
• 8 Years of experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Ruby, react, C++, C)
• 8 Years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• 8 Years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript)
• 5 Years of experience with one or more clouds (I.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• 5 Years of experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI, TravisCI
• Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
• Experience implementing Automated Testing frameworks including unit testing
• Local to DMV area

Nice To Haves

• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
• AWS Solution Architect Professional Certification
• Azure Developer Associate Certification
• 5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems
• Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to other developers
• Write and debug code for innovative software solutions
• Troubleshoot software quality, security and reliability issues
• Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
• Automate unit and functional tests
• Test and examine code written by others and analyzing results
• Evaluate, identify and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
• Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
• Identifying technical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing software updates and ‘fixes’
• Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)
• Document software code, features, and training guides
• Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
• Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems
• Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
• Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided

Benefits

• The projected compensation range for this position is $112,000 to $225,000.
• Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees.
• Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree