Senior Software Architect — AI-Native, Kubernetes Platform

NALEJ; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NALEJ is seeking a Software Architect to lead the technical design for large-scale, Kubernetes-native platforms spanning AWS Commercial and GovCloud environments. You will architect secure, enterprise-grade software for regulated Department of War environments, guiding autonomous AI coding agents and human developers.

Responsibilities include defining secure platform patterns, creating reference architectures, and aligning with mission requirements while collaborating across multiple

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and eligible for government work.
• 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, 3+ years in a dedicated software architecture role.
• Experience designing and operating complex systems in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead design authority for Kubernetes-based platforms on AWS GovCloud.
• Architect across backend, frontend, and data layers with API-first patterns.
• Define zero-trust, security-focused platform patterns and governance.
• Produce reference architectures, interface specs, and architecture decision records.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, platform, data, product, and program teams.

Skills

US Citizenship

Architectural leadership

Strong written and verbal

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Istio

Keycloak

Vault

OpenAPI

Job description

NALEJ is seeking a Software Architect to lead the technical design for large-scale, Kubernetes-native platforms spanning AWS Commercial and GovCloud environments. You will architect secure, enterprise-grade software for regulated Department of War environments, guiding autonomous AI coding agents and human developers.

Responsibilities include defining secure platform patterns, creating reference architectures, and aligning with mission requirements while collaborating across multiple