Application Architect

electro soft; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications. The role focuses on creating scalable, secure architectures that align with organizational goals and roadmaps.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions, guiding API integration and SDLC activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 9 years of directly related experience in application architecture and development.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or technical leadership experience.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of architecture principles, design patterns, and system integration.
• Experience with cloud-based, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps, Waterfall).
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration, and modernization of enterprise applications.
• Define architecture strategies, standards, and best practices aligning with goals.
• Design scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Guide implementation of cloud, hybrid, and on-prem architectures.
• Lead application integration using APIs, web services, and middleware.
• Provide technical leadership across the Software Development Lifecycle.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud environments

APIs & microservices

SDLC methodologies

Security principles

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

TOGAF

CI/CD tools

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation. We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel - and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded. The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more.

Application Architect

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead the design, development, integration, and modernization of enterprise applications supporting Digital Solution Development, Automation, and Infrastructure Support initiatives.
• Define application architecture strategies, standards, and best practices that align with organizational goals and technology roadmaps.
• Design scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing application solutions to support mission and business requirements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, engineers, and infrastructure teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate existing applications, systems, and technology environments to identify modernization and optimization opportunities.
• Develop architectural artifacts including solution designs, technical roadmaps, interface specifications, data flow diagrams, and architecture documentation.
• Guide the implementation of cloud-based, hybrid, and on-premises application architectures.
• Lead application integration efforts involving APIs, web services, middleware, and enterprise platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for software development activities throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Establish and enforce architecture governance, design reviews, coding standards, and technology selection processes.
• Support automation initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency through workflow automation and digital solutions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure application architectures comply with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve service delivery, user experience, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee application performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability considerations throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to developers, engineers, analysts, and other technical personnel.
• Supervise technical teams, assign work priorities, monitor performance, and support professional development activities.
• Participate in project planning, risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation discussions.
• Support system implementation, deployment, and transition activities ensuring architectural integrity is maintained.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure applications are aligned with enterprise technology environments.
• Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and high-availability planning activities.
• Participate in executive briefings, technical reviews, and stakeholder meetings to communicate architecture decisions and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, federal standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on application modernization, automation, and digital transformation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 9 years of directly related experience in application architecture, software engineering, systems design, or enterprise application development.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or technical leadership experience directing teams and managing technical activities.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of application architecture principles, software design patterns, and system integration methodologies.
• Experience supporting cloud-based, hybrid, and on-premises application environments.
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps, and Waterfall frameworks.
• Experience with API design, web services, microservices architectures, and enterprise integrations.
• Familiarity with application security principles, identity management, and secure software development practices.
• Experience developing technical architecture documentation, solution designs, and implementation roadmaps.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• U.S. Citizen, and ability to get the clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) programs.
• Experience leading digital transformation, automation, and application modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD tools, and infrastructure automation technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, FEAF, or Zachman.
• Experience integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), SaaS, and custom-developed applications.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, CISSP, PMP, or related technical certifications.
• Experience with Zero Trust, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and enterprise security architectures.

Electrosoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled