Software Architect Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Software Development

Position Title:

Software Architect

Job Responsibilities:

Lead Architecture and System Design for complex web applications, both customer-facing and internal
Remain hands‑on as a developer, writing high‑quality code and building world‑class software products
Guide development teams in writing clean, high‑performance, maintainable code
Design, develop, and support software including applications, database integrations, interfaces, and new feature enhancements
Run planning meetings and coordinate cross‑functionally to ensure projects meet business objectives and compliance standards
Lead integration efforts on‑site at a cleared TS/SCI facility (hybrid schedule: 40% on‑site, 60% remote)
Support testing and deployment of new products and features
Participate in code reviews

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
7+ years of relevant software development experience
2+ years of experience as a Team Lead or Lead Architect
Strong proficiency as a Full Stack Software Developer, with deep expertise in C# (.NET Core) and JavaScript/Type Script
Proficient in Web Application and API Development
Familiarity with Containerized Deployment, AWS, CI/CD Pipelines, and Hybrid Cloud/On‑Prem Architectures
DoD / Defense Industry experience
Active TS/SCI Clearance required
Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience architecting systems for Real‑Time Data, High‑Performance Visualization, and/or Distributed Computing Intelligence Community experience
Consulting experience
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, reusability, and user‑centric workflows in enterprise environments

Job Details:

Direct Hire
Location:

Dulles, VA or Springfield, VA
Salary Range: DOE

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