Lead Software Architect

Apex Systems; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Lead Software Architect to guide the development and implementation of solutions with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering integration. You will translate customer needs into durable software architectures and drive the creation of tangible software releases.

Based in Patuxent River, Maryland, this onsite role requires active security clearance and leadership across multiple opportunities, with Agile DE processes guiding cloud migrations and architectural

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and implementation.
• 5+ years of experience in aviation or Navy.
• Experience with SysML/UML and OOP languages such as C++, Java, or C#.
• Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies, migration, and modernization.
• Ability to lead and support proposal efforts in a competitive environment.
• Ability to lead or support technical solutioning across multiple opportunities or proposals simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or Software Engineering.
• Ability to obtain Security+, CISSP, or ISSAP Certification within 3 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization and customers in their transition to a DE workflow.
• Develop and implement solutions by creating durable software architectures with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering (DE) integration.
• Architect products, strategies, and process improvements, establish specifications, and drive engineering discipline using DE automation.
• Utilize tools such as Came, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and Agentic AI workflows to design solutions architecture.
• Lead the translation of solution architecture into tangible software releases, cloud migrations, and process improvements using an Agile DE process.
• Design solutions for unique use cases that support mission objectives.
• Lead and support proposal efforts in a competitive environment.
• Guide and mentor a team to develop solutions for customers.

Skills

Aviation/Navy experience

SysML/UML

C++/Java/C#

Agile Scrum/Kanban

Cloud technologies

Proposal leadership

Multiple opportunities

Security+ CISSP ISSAP readiness

Rust

Go

Python

DE/MBSE

ISR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Software Engineering

Tools

Came

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Agentic AI workflows

Job description

Job#: 3046540

Job Description

Lead Software Architect

Location: Patuxent River, Maryland (Onsite)

Clearance: Must have a Minimum of an Active Secret Clearance

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Architect to guide the development and implementation of effective solutions. The role involves architecting products, strategies, and process improvements with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering integration. This position will translate customer needs into a plan by developing durable software architectures. Your expertise will be vital in leading the creation of tangible software releases, cloud migrations, and technical innovation within an Agile process.

Key Responsibilities

• * Support the organization and customers in their transition to a DE workflow.
• Develop and implement solutions by creating durable software architectures with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering (DE) integration.
• Architect products, strategies, and process improvements, establish specifications, and drive engineering discipline using DE automation.
• Utilize tools such as Came, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and Agentic AI workflows to design solutions architecture.
• Lead the translation of solution architecture into tangible software releases, cloud migrations, and process improvements using an Agile DE process.
• Design solutions for unique use cases that support mission objectives.
• Lead and support proposal efforts in a competitive environment.
• Guide and mentor a team to develop solutions for customers.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in developing software engineering architecture and implementation.
• 5+ years of experience in aviation or with the Navy.
• Experience with SysML or UML, and object-oriented programming languages such as C++, Java, or C#.
• Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies, migration, and modernization.
• Ability to lead and support proposal efforts in a competitive environment.
• Ability to lead or support technical solutioning across multiple opportunities or proposals simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or Software Engineering.
• Ability to obtain a Security+, CISSP, or ISSAP Certification within 3 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages Rust, Go, or Python.
• Experience in DE and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
• Experience developing whitepapers.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.

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 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 an 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.

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