Technical Architect

NXT; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO with manager approval

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Fully company-paid healthcare

Flexible hours

Training and certifications

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

NXT is seeking a Technical Architect to oversee major projects involving integration, implementation and transition of large systems. The role blends design leadership with hands-on architecture work, supporting e-government or similar complex environments.

The position offers hybrid work with client site in Baltimore, MD and remote work options, and emphasizes growth and leadership opportunities in a dynamic, young organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related technical field.
• At least 10 years designing and implementing IT application systems.
• At least 6 years designing medium to large-scale sites and managing five Internet projects.
• Led or served as chief architect in a major IT applications implementation effort.
• Strong background in software engineering principles and techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and implements IT architecture for major projects.
• Provides technical design and implementation of the architecture.
• Designs, develops and maintains infrastructure and backend applications.
• Provides expertise on broadband and wireless applications.
• Defines current state architecture blueprints.
• Experience with web servers, gateways, and application servers and CMS.
• Researches new technologies for applicability to business processes.
• Ensure development aligns with standards and milestones.

Skills

Software engineering

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Web servers

Gateways

Application servers

Content management systems

Job description

Technical Architect

We are seeking a Technical Architect to manage major projects that involve providing professional support services and/or the integration, implementation and transition of large, complex systems.

Why you want to work with us! We are a young and vibrant organization with a strong foundation and looking for the next set of leaders to grow the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides design and development of e-government solutions and is responsible for technical design and implementation of the architecture.
• Designs, develops and maintains infrastructure and backend applications.
• Provides expertise on defining the role of broadband and wireless applications.
• Provides definition of current state architecture blueprints.
• Provides expertise with web servers, gateways, and application servers and content management systems.
• Provides experience in web application technologies and middleware solutions.
• Research new technologies and products for their applicability to business processes.
• Must be able to compare various solutions and determine the most suitable.
• Ensures that development efforts are well planned and in agreement with standards.

Must Haves – Required Education, Certifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or other related scientific or technical discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience planning, designing, building, and implementing IT application systems.
• At least six (6) years of experience in designing medium to large-scale sites and management of at least five Internet projects.
• Must have led or been chief architect in a major IT applications implementation effort.
• Must have a strong background in software engineering principles and techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as business acumen.
• Ability to compile and organize information and present findings to management.
• Confidence in decision making and the ability to explain technical processes or choices as needed.
• Excellent multitasking skills and task management.
• Ability to complete milestones and work toward multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Outstanding problem solver.

Location

Hybrid: Client Site (Baltimore, MD) and Remote

Benefits

• Competitive PTO with manager approval.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Fully company-paid healthcare for you and your family.
• Flexible hours – take breaks, cater to your personal and family appointments during the day as needed, core hours 9-4
• We want our employees to be eternal learners – we will pay for reasonable and relevant trainings and certifications
• We want you to participate in the company’s growth – performance-based bonus to be discussed during the hiring process depending on the applicability to the role

NXT is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.