Software Architect

Steampunk; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk in McLean, Virginia is looking for a Software Development Architect to evaluate, identify, and develop complex cloud-native software solutions. Candidates should have 8-10 years of software development experience with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

The ideal applicant will design and deploy modular micro-services while ensuring software security against cyber threats. A BS degree and ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance.
• 8 years of programming experience.
• 5 years of experience with one or more clouds.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services.
• Troubleshoot software quality and security issues.
• Evaluate and develop complex software solutions.

Skills

Java

Ruby

React

C++

C

Git

Python

Bash

JavaScript

Education

BS Degree in an IT field or non-IT field with 2 years related IT experience

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Pipelines

CircleCI

TravisCI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

As a Software Development Architect, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice evaluating, identifying, and developing complex software solutions using cloud-native services, APIs, and micros-service solutions. We are looking for candidates with experience with 8-10 years experience writing software using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.

Contributions

• Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems
• Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to other developers
• Write and debug code for innovative software solutions

• Troubleshoot software quality, security and reliability issues
• Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
• Automate unit and functional tests
• Test and examine code written by others and analyzing results
• Evaluate, identify and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions

• Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
• Identifying technical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing software updates and ‘fixes’
• Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)
• Document software code, features, and training guides
• Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations

• Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems
• Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
• Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
• 8 Years of experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Ruby, react, C++, C)
• 8 Years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• 8 Years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript)

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• 5 Years of experience with one or more clouds (I.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• 5 Years of experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI, TravisCI
• Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
• Experience implementing Automated Testing frameworks including unit testing
• Local to DMV area

Preferred

• Certifications:
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Solution Architect Professional
• Azure Developer Associate

• 5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,000 to $225,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.