Technical Architect

NetImpact Strategies Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan with employer contributions

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Tuition reimbursement and training programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

NetImpact Strategies Inc. in Richmond, Virginia, is looking for a Technical Architect to support Systems Development for the Federal Government. Your role will involve both technical leadership and hands-on full stack development, ensuring secure and scalable application delivery.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience, strong knowledge of C#, .NET, and cloud services like Azure and AWS. You'll also be engaged in modernizing legacy systems and defining architectures that comply with Federal standards.

NetImpact offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), and a generous PTO policy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years in a technical or solution architecture role.
• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET Core, Java, and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications.
• Define application architecture, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks.
• Collaborate with analysts and product owners to translate requirements.

Skills

C#

.NET Core/Framework

Java

Angular

AWS

Azure

RESTful API development

SQL Server

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Github Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Job Description

NetImpact Strategies is seeking a Technical Architect to join our talented team to support Systems Development and Modernization Initiatives in Federal Government environments across multiple agencies. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across .Net, Java, Azure, AWS, and one or more Low/No Code Platforms and is equally comfortable designing enterprise solutions and writing production code. This role blends hands‑on full stack development with technical leadership, ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable applications that meet Federal performance and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands‑on experience in code generation with AI
• Manage AI Agents
• Utilize AI‑empowered development with Code Gen AI Tools such as Github Copilot, ChatGPT, and other models
• Lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications leveraging .NET Core/Framework and Java/Spring Boot
• Define application architecture, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks that align with Federal security and compliance requirements
• Provide thought leadership for product development and implementation
• Provide last mile engineering support for product implementation and customization
• Demo solutions to clients
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
• Provide technical direction to development teams, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Oversee application integrations, performance tuning, and data security implementation
• Support migration of legacy applications to modern, cloud‑native architectures
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous integration and deployment activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a technical or solution architecture role
• Proficient at vibe coding
• Strong hands‑on experience with C#, .NET Core/Framework, Java, and Spring Boot
• Front‑end development experience with Angular, React, or similar frameworks, along with HTML, CSS, and TypeScript
• Proficiency in RESTful API development and microservices‑based architectures
• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud services and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong database development experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices
• US Citizenship required; must be eligible for a Secret clearance

Preferred

• Experience with Oracle ERP
• Experience designing and delivering solutions in a Federal IT consulting environment
• Familiarity with Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA), API gateways, and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevSecOps practices
• Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.)
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP)

Perks of Working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, one (1) additional day of paid wellness leave per calendar year, and observe ten (10) federal holidays
• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company‑supported industry certifications!
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more!

About NetImpact Strategies

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome‑focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client’s culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results‑oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

Accessibility Note

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non‑discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail].