Global Mission Systems Architect — Cloud & Microservices

Gc2it; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gc2it is seeking a highly experienced Software Architect in Reston, VA. This role involves leading the architecture of globally distributed mission systems and addressing complex technical challenges while ensuring cybersecurity and operational supportability.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of software engineering experience and a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and microservices. The position is hybrid/remote eligible based on mission requirements, promoting flexibility and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of software engineering experience with significant architecture leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years supporting distributed or microservices-based platforms.
• Strong experience with cloud-native technologies and operational architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall software architecture for distributed mission systems deployed globally.
• Define service boundaries and deployment topologies.
• Oversee architecture for microservices and integration services.

Skills

Software architecture leadership

Linux-based environments

Java

Microservices

Distributed services

Cloud-native technologies

Kubernetes

Operational architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

RabbitMQ

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Gc2it is seeking a highly experienced Software Architect in Reston, VA. This role involves leading the architecture of globally distributed mission systems and addressing complex technical challenges while ensuring cybersecurity and operational supportability.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of software engineering experience and a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and microservices. The position is hybrid/remote eligible based on mission requirements, promoting flexibility and work-life balance.