Software Architect

PingWind; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Software Architect to join their innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement the architecture of complex software systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Your extensive experience in full stack development, particularly with Drupal, will be critical as you lead technical planning and guide a team of developers. The company offers a collaborative environment focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a minimum of 5 years in Drupal.
• Hands-on experience in full stack development and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement architecture for complex software systems.
• Lead the analysis, design, development, and testing of applications.

Skills

Agile/SAFe

AI-assisted programming tools

Drupal

Full stack development

Project management

Data migration

Education

BA/BS

Tools

GitHub Copilot

AWS

Azure

Job description

Location: Remote

Required Clearance: NACI background check

Required Certifications: Must have Agile/SAFe, and other related developer certifications and or demonstrate equivalent experience. Experience working with Webform module in Drupal. Must have substantial experience with AI-assisted programming tools, including but not limited to GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or other AI tools approved by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Required Education: BA/BS and have ten (10) plus years (with a minimum of five years of experience in DRUPAL) of hands-on full stack experience as team lead/architect developing architectures and solutions using agile/SAFe methodologies preferably in federal space.

Position Description:

PingWind is seeking a Software Architect to join our dynamic team. As a Software Architect, they are a key contributor to the software development process, responsible for designing and implementing the architecture of complex software systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. The Software Architect functions as a hands-on technical project manager and will have all the experience of a Senior-level developer with experience in (Sr. Fullstack Drupal Lead + Arch + Infra + Dev UX, Middle, DB, DevSecOps).
2. Serves as a Senior Full-stack Drupal Lead.
3. Must have wider and deeper extensive level developing web systems on technologies such as DRUPAL, AWS, Azure and container-based deployments while fulfilling enterprise and integration considerations.
4. Leads the analysis, administration, design, development, and testing of applications.
5. Reviews and verifies implementation of web portal according to design best practices, performance, and security.
6. Reviews and assists in planning and execution of data migration and data reporting activities.
7. Creates, implements, and oversees technical process modeling, data modeling, and user interface designs.
8. Demonstrates experience designing, implementing, and utilizing Webform Module in DRUPAL, integrating DRUPAL web content platform with federal systems (on-prem, cloud).
9. Demonstrates experience delivering web solutions that comply with all federal standards such as security, section 508.
10. Leads and/or guides developers and other members to lead technical planning and requirements gathering phases including to estimate, develop, test, manage projects, architect, deliver, administer, and support.
11. Ensures architecture and implementations are in compliance with product roadmap, and with DOL enterprise/platform/solutions architecture.
12. Ensures to seek DOL OCIO technical guidance and approvals as well as provide recommendations for product roadmap, platform capability, and the DOL enterprise.

Desired Qualifications:

• Drupal/Acquia Certification preferred.

About PingWind:

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management, and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.