Sr. Software Architect

Applied Information Sciences•Reston, VA

6d•Remote

About The Position

At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Software Architect. This position is based out of our Reston, VA office but eligible to work remotely within the United States. As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Sr. Software Architect.

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, CIS, a related field
Two (2) years of experience as Sr. software developer or related
Experience with designing/developing enterprise-scale, highly distributed software systems
Implement scalable/maintainable architectures for clients in highly regulated industries, including commercial insurance, insurance, retail and supply chain
Utilizing C#, .Net, and .Net Core
Leading technical design efforts
Developing responsive and dynamic user interfaces using Angular or React, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance
Using Visual Studio and Git to manage codebases
Ensuring code quality and modularity
Proficiency in microservices using GraphQL and Hasura for schema design and API integration across distributed systems
Utilizing Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform to deploy cloud-native applications
Using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to implement CI/CD pipelines through DevOps practices
Leveraging Apache Airflow for orchestrating workflows
Applying security best practices in software modeling and authorization
Working within Agile, Scrum, or SAFe frameworks to deliver software solutions
Experience with containerization and AKS
Design and implementation of containerized applications using Docker, ensuring portability and consistency across environments

Responsibilities

Lead design and development of scalable, distributed, and secure software solutions/systems using cutting-edge cloud and data technologies.
Define architectural framework, design technical standards, and guide development teams to achieve project goals.
Oversee complex solution development and guide, train team members on architectural principles.
Troubleshoot complex issues, monitor applications, and support production incident resolution.
Create and manage unit and automation tests, ensuring test coverage and stability.
Actively participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality.
Mentor developers, promote best practices, and contribute to continuous development initiatives.
Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to optimize resource usage and implement best practices for cloud-native development.