Software Development Architect

Steampunk•McLean, VA

1d•$112,000 - $225,000

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 within an AI-enabled software development environment. 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
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years total experience
8+ years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages
Demonstrated experience developing applications using .NET and Angular
8+ years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (i.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)
5+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or Travis CI
Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Experience implementing automated testing frameworks, including unit testing

Nice To Haves

Certifications:
Cloud Practitioner
AWS Solution Architect Professional
Azure Developer Associate
Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools and machine learning–based code generation platforms to accelerate secure software delivery pipelines across cloud-native environments
Proven ability to integrate AI-powered code generation and testing tools into software delivery workflows, mentoring teams on improving productivity and code quality using emerging AI technologies
5+ years of application development experience in an Agile environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems
Understand the needs of stakeholders and convey 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 analyze results
Evaluate, identify, and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop 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