Senior Software Architect

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to design secure, scalable software architectures for AI/ML applications and cloud-native solutions aligning with DoD mission requirements.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders, lead architecture reviews, guide development teams through SDLC, and produce architecture artifacts while ensuring Zero Trust and RBAC compliance across AWS environments.

Qualifications

5+ years designing enterprise software architectures.
Experience designing new software products and major enhancements.
Experience with system integration and multi-platform design.
Experience leading end-to-end solution delivery.
Experience producing architecture artifacts (SDs, RTMs, CM plans, security docs).
Experience architecting AI/ML-enabled solutions in AWS environments.
RBAC and DoD cybersecurity requirements familiarity.
Ability to work with Government stakeholders on AI/ML use cases and strategies.
Must have IT-II security clearance or Tier 3 background at proposal time.
Relevant certifications (AWS/SOA, TOGAF, CISSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Design secure, scalable software architectures for enterprise AI/ML applications.
Collaborate with Government stakeholders to translate needs into architectures and roadmaps.
Lead architecture reviews and recommend approaches for interoperability and performance.
Produce and maintain architecture documentation and interface specs.
Guide development teams through the SDLC while upholding security and cloud standards.
Oversee integration of AI/ML capabilities and AWS services into production solutions.
Partner with cybersecurity and DevSecOps teams on Zero Trust and compliance.
Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across initiatives.
Evaluate risks and refine enterprise architecture for evolving priorities.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

AI/ML Architecture

AWS Cloud

Zero Trust Security

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in CS or related field

Tools

AWS Cloud Services

APIs

Architecture Documentation Tools

Job description

Design secure, scalable software architectures supporting enterprise AI/ML applications, analytics platforms, and cloud-native solutions aligned with DLA mission requirements.
Collaborate with Government stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to translate business needs into technical architectures, solution designs, and implementation roadmaps.
Lead architecture reviews, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend approaches improving interoperability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Produce and maintain architecture documentation, including solution designs, interface specifications, security architectures, technical diagrams, and requirements traceability artifacts.
Guide development teams through the full software development lifecycle while ensuring architecture, coding, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering standards.
Design and oversee integration of AI/ML capabilities, enterprise data sources, APIs, and AWS cloud services into production-ready solutions.
Partner with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams on Zero Trust principles, security controls, and compliance requirements.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical planning, design reviews, and customer briefings; mentor developers and provide technical leadership across initiatives.
Evaluate technical risks, resolve architectural issues, and refine enterprise architecture for evolving mission priorities and technologies.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise software architectures.
Experience designing new software products and major enhancements to existing systems.
Experience with system integration, interoperability, compatibility, and multi-platform architecture design.
Experience conducting technical feasibility analyses, architectural trade studies, and technology recommendations.
Experience serving as a technical lead responsible for end-to-end solution delivery and project completion.
Experience developing architecture artifacts, including Solution Architecture Documents, System Design Documents, Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs), Configuration Management Plans, Security Architecture documentation, and detailed technical design specifications.
Experience architecting AI/ML-enabled solutions from concept through deployment and sustainment.
Experience designing enterprise solutions within AWS cloud environments.
Experience architecting secure applications using Zero Trust principles, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Experience supporting the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Experience collaborating with Government stakeholders to define AI/ML use cases, technical architectures, and implementation strategies.
Ability to develop architectures compliant with DoD architecture standards, cybersecurity policies, and security engineering requirements.
Must possess an IT-II (Non-Critical Sensitive) security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) background investigation at the time of proposal submission.
Relevant technical certification from a nationally recognized authority; examples include AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner, or CISSP.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional is preferred.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing secure, scalable software architectures for AI/ML applications and cloud-native solutions, with a strong focus on compliance with DoD standards and cybersecurity principles. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor developers, and deliver end-to-end solutions while collaborating with stakeholders.

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