Advanced Software Architect

Deltek; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Deltek is seeking an experienced software architect to lead the design of the designer tool and AI/Services platform. You will craft reusable UI components, set architectural standards, review code, and guide cross-functional teams through complex UI and microservices challenges.

In this role, you will translate business needs into scalable technical plans, collaborate with AI/ML engineers, and maintain architecture docs. A strong leadership mindset and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• U.S. citizen required for this position.
• 10–15 years of professional software architecture experience.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills for platform initiatives.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies.
• Strong UI, code review, and maintainability focus.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, UX and engineering leaders to define requirements.
• Design and develop a robust component architecture for the designer tool.
• Lead architecture decisions and review code for performance and standards.
• Provide technical leadership to UI teams and cross-functional partners.
• Own roadmap execution and architecture for AI/Services platform.
• Translate business needs into scalable technical designs and docs.
• Stay current on AI/agentic systems and microservices trends.

Skills

Technical leadership

UI engineering

JavaScript

Microservices

Architectural design

Code reviews

Documentation

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/ML collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JavaScript

REST APIs

System diagrams

Job description

Company Summary

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Company Summary

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Business Summary

The Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best-in-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive. If you're looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged – consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers and engineering leaders to understand project requirements and business objectives.
• Design and develop a robust component architecture for the designer tool, creating reusable, modular UI components that adhere to best practices in JavaScript development. Ensure these components are optimized for performance and can be easily integrated and extended by other team members.
• Additional key responsibilities include designing system architecture, code review, technical documentation, and collaborating with product teams to align technical solutions with business requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to product teams, ensuring that architectural decisions are well-understood and implemented.
• Share ownership of roadmap execution, architecture decisions, and day-to-day technical operations related to the AI and Services platform.
• Act as a key technical liaison between the AI and Services platform team and product stakeholders — translating business and product requirements into scalable technical designs, and clearly communicating technical tradeoffs back to non-technical stakeholders.
• Guide the framework and services/microservices architecture underlying the AI and Services platform, ensuring services are well-decomposed, resilient, and built for extensibility as new AI-driven capabilities are added.
• Partner with AI/ML engineers and product teams to integrate AI and agentic capabilities (e.g., orchestration, natural-language interfaces, connector/MCP-style integrations) into the platform, evaluating emerging AI tooling and frameworks for fit.
• Create and maintain documentation related to the software architecture, including system diagrams, design specifications, and best practices.
• Review code and provide feedback to ensure it adheres to the architectural standards, performance requirements, and coding best practices.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends — particularly in AI/agentic systems and microservices — to continuously improve software architecture and tools.
• Contribute to product decisions and help drive technical innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• A U.S. citizen is required for this position.
• Ideally, with 10 to 15 years of professional experience as a software architect or a similar role.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, including experience sharing ownership of a platform or technical initiative alongside peer leaders.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies.
• Proficiency in implementing best practices in JavaScript coding, performance optimization, and maintainability.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to the UI engineering team.
• Experience in solving complex UI challenges, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Expertise in designing system architecture, technical documentation, and collaborating with product teams to align technical solutions with business requirements.
• Proficiency in creating reusable, modular UI components that adhere to best practices in JavaScript development.
• Experience in ensuring components are optimized for performance and can be easily integrated and extended by other team members.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices — particularly service-oriented and microservices architecture, and framework design for extensible platforms.
• Strong business acumen and comfort operating as a technical counterpart to product leadership — able to translate ambiguous business needs into clear technical plans and communicate architectural rationale