Software Architect, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

Position Title

Software Architect

Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity located in Springfield, VA, Dulles, VA, or St Louis, MO.

• Leading architecture and system designs both customer‑facing and internally
• Passion for writing great code and building world‑class software products used by millions of people.
• Helping leading teams write clean, high‑quality, high‑performance, maintainable code
• Design and develop and support software including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements
• Run planning meetings and coordinate cross‑functionally to ensure project meets business objectives and compliance standards
• Support test and deployment of new products and features
• Participate in code reviews.

• Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field)
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years experience as a team lead / lead architect
• Strong proficiency as a full stack software developer
• Proficient with web application and API development
• DoD / Defense Industry Experience
• Authorized to work in the United States and no visa sponsorship required

• Security+ Certification
• NGA experience
• Experience architecting systems for real‑time data, high‑performance visualization, and/or distributed computing.
• Deep expertise in full‑stack application development: C# (.NET Core), JavaScript/Type Script
• Familiarity with containerized deployment, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and hybrid cloud/on‑prem architectures.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, reusability, and user‑centric workflows in enterprise environments.
• Self‑motivated individuals who can examine the field and identify areas for improvement independently.

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location:
  
  Springfield, VA, Dulles, VA, or St Louis, MO.
• Salary Range: $250‑275K
• Required US Citizenship (May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level).

Protingent is an award‑winning provider of top‑tier engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from software and aerospace to AI, clean tech, medical devices, and connected technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.