IT - SCDOR - Software Architect - Consultant

Apex Systems; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Columbia, SC, seeks a Senior Software Architect to design, develop, and secure enterprise applications within a multi-layered secure environment. The role emphasizes secure architecture, full-stack development, and vulnerability analysis in collaboration with DBAs and security teams.

The ideal candidate has 11+ years in software development, strong architecture and penetration testing experience, and prior work in public sector environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 11 years of software development experience, including architecture, database design, and directory services programming.
• Extensive experience with full-stack web development and penetration testing; 10+ years in public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure web, desktop, and console applications.
• Create architecture models, components, workflows, and deployment designs.
• Perform secure database design, administration, and directory services integration.
• Conduct penetration testing, analyze vulnerabilities, and provide remediation guidance.
• Support users through testing phases and participate in on-call monitoring.

Skills

Secure development

Full-stack development

Penetration testing

Architectural design

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

SOA

Directory services

Load balancers

Job description

# IT - SCDOR - Software Architect - ConsultantApply**Job#: 3056342****Job Description:**Software Architect**Location:** Columbia, SC (Hybrid)Role OverviewWe are seeking a senior-level professional to design, develop, and secure enterprise applications within a multi-layered secure environment. This role is highly technical and focuses on secure application architecture, full-stack development, and vulnerability analysis. The successful candidate will collaborate with database administrators, infrastructure teams, and security professionals to deliver high-performing, resilient enterprise solutions throughout the software development life cycle.Key Responsibilities* Design, develop, test, and deploy secure web, desktop, and console applications.* Create and maintain architecture models, component structures, workflows, and deployment designs.* Implement secure integrations utilizing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), business rules engines, and automated provisioning systems.* Perform secure database design, administration, and directory services integration.* Conduct penetration testing, analyze system vulnerabilities, and provide remediation guidance.* Design application deployments within secured, multi-firewall environments.* Ensure alignment with information security standards, technical specifications, and system design documentation.* Support users through testing phases and participate in shared on-call monitoring and troubleshooting.* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and analysis teams.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.**Experience:** Minimum of 11 years of software development experience, including extensive work in application architecture, database design, and directory services programming. Extensive experience with full-stack web development and penetration testing is required, along with at least 10 years of experience working within public sector environments.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency in secure application design, technical documentation, vulnerability analysis, and disaster recovery planning. Experience with secure development frameworks is essential.Preferred Qualifications* Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks, audits, and compliance regulations.* Experience managing secure environments, firewalls, and load balancers.* Proficiency with modern DevOps tools and software hardening methodologies.* Professional certifications in penetration testing, systems security, or cloud technologies. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Columbia, SC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 21, 2026**Pay Range:** $80 - $94 per hour