Sr. Application Architect

Offset-Strategic-Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidy

401k match

Job summary

Offset-Strategic-Services in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Application Architect to lead government-focused software initiatives, translating customer needs into scalable architectures and actionable designs across the full lifecycle.

You will mentor development teams, drive technical solutions, and deliver intuitive interfaces, dashboards, and data visualizations that empower senior leaders and functional managers to make informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering software applications across the full software development lifecycle.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience translating informal or high‑level customer needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Experience with business process analysis and modeling, including workflows and business rules.
• Experience with architecture, UI design, and relational database design.
• Ability to lead technical teams and collaborate with other developers.
• Strong customer‑facing communication with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of customer application development projects from requirements through deployment and sustainment.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to elicit, analyze, validate, and prioritize requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions including processes, rules, UI designs, data models, and interfaces.
• Develop architectures and approaches that are scalable, secure, and aligned with customer needs.
• Mentor junior/mid-level developers and promote high-quality solutions.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and changes to stakeholders.
• Design intuitive user interfaces and dashboards for senior management and functional leads.
• Identify opportunities to automate and modernize government business processes.

Skills

Software lifecycle

Customer-facing

Leadership

Architecture design

Relational DB design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / MIS / IT

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL 35801, USA

Description

OSS is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, AL. We are focused on "Making a Difference" in the lives of our Department of Defense Customers, Communities, and Employees. Our greatest strength is our people. We expect competence and character and look for uniquely skilled and passionate individuals bound by a collective vision to bring their best to our mission. OSS believes in taking great care of our employees, evidenced by our exemplary benefits package: OSS covers 75% of the monthly insurance cost towards employee Health Insurance, we offer multiple Principal product options, and we have a fantastic 401k plan match with eligibility to start immediately upon hire.

OSS is seeking aSenior Application Architectto serve as a technical lead for customer-focused application development efforts supporting government business operations. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and solution architecture through application development, testing, deployment, training, and sustainment.

This role will work closely with customer stakeholders and functional leads to translate business needs into scalable, intuitive, and maintainable technology solutions. The Senior Application Architect will lead technical solution design, establish application and data architectures, guide development teams, and ensure delivered solutions meet or exceed customer requirements.

The primary focus will be the automation and modernization of government business processes, including project management, acquisition, resources, funding, scheduling, and associated data. Solutions should not only streamline business processes and improve data management, but also provide intuitive user experiences and meaningful data visualizations that enable senior leaders and functional managers to make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of customer application development projects from requirements through deployment and sustainment.
• Collaborate directly with customer key stakeholders and functional experts to elicit, analyze, validate, and prioritize business requirements.
• Translate business and operational requirements into technical solutions, including:
• Business process maps and workflows
• Functional and technical requirements
• Application and user interface designs
• Business rules and data models
• System integrations and interfaces
• Develop application architectures and technical approaches that are scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with customer needs.
• Lead and contribute to application development, testing, deployment, user training, and ongoing sustainment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to application developers throughout large, complex project efforts.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and promote consistent development practices and high‑quality solutions.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, dependencies, schedules, and changes to customer and internal stakeholders.
• Support customer relationship management by establishing strong working relationships, understanding evolving customer needs, and identifying opportunities to improve business processes and technology solutions.
• Design intuitive user interfaces that support efficient data management and provide meaningful visualizations, dashboards, and reporting for senior management and functional leads.
• Evaluate existing business processes and recommend opportunities for automation, modernization, and improved data utilization.
• Participate in demonstrations, design reviews, technical discussions, and customer presentations.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experiencedelivering software applications across the full software development lifecycle.
• Bachelor’s degreein Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience translating informal or high‑level customer needs into actionable technical requirements and solutions.
• Experience with business process analysis and modeling, including workflows, business rules, and process improvement.
• Experience with application architecture, user interface design, and relational database design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and collaborate effectively with other software developers.
• Strong customer‑facing skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively communicate project status, schedules, risks, dependencies, and changes to stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing solutions using theMicrosoft 365 Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI
• Experience usingMicrosoft Visiofor business process and solution modeling.
• Experience usingMicrosoft Projector similar project management and scheduling tools.
• Experience automating and modernizinggovernment business processes, particularly project management, acquisition, resource management, funding, or scheduling.
• Experience designing executive dashboards, data visualizations, and decision‑support tools.
• Experience working directly with government customers and senior functional stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership to software development teams.

Security Clearance is required - therefore, only US citizens can be considered.

OSS is proud to employ dedicated professionals who bring excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused commitment to every engagement. The responsibilities and qualifications listed in this description represent the expected scope of the role but may evolve to meet customer needs or organizational growth.

Offset Strategic Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment that supports our employees and reflects the values of service, professionalism, and continuous improvement. We welcome all qualified applicants who share our dedication to serving the warfighter and advancing national defense capabilities.

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.

Experience

Excellent organizational, time‑management, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to effectively communicate project status, schedules, risks, dependencies, and changes to stakeholders.

Strong customer‑facing skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and collaborate effectively with other software developers.

Experience with application architecture, user interface design, and relational database design.

Experience with business process analysis and modeling, including workflows, business rules, and process improvement.

Demonstrated experience translating informal or high‑level customer needs into actionable technical requirements and solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or a related field.

10 years:

10+ years of experience delivering software applications across the full software development lifecycle.

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