Technical Program Manager / Lead Software Architect

MapLarge; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K

Unlimited PTO

Top‑notch health care

100% remote flexibility

Job summary

MapLarge is seeking a Technical Program Manager / Lead Software Architect to drive architecture, delivery, and modernization across mission‑critical enterprise software. This role blends technical leadership with hands‑on system design, guiding engineers and customers through complex, high‑value initiatives.

You will shape technical strategy, lead multi‑team execution, introduce modern SDLC and AI‑assisted practices, and help build world‑class software used by millions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or technical program management.
• Experience leading multi‑team technical programs or enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Ability to drive architecture discussions, solution design, and technical decision‑making.
• Comfortable producing long‑form technical content and presenting to executives and customers.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage complex technical programs end‑to‑end.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and system design for complex web and distributed applications
• Drive technical program execution across multiple engineering teams
• Partner with product, engineering, and customer stakeholders on roadmaps and requirements
• Introduce modern SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps, and AI‑assisted engineering practices
• Produce clear technical content: design docs, proposals, demos, and solution briefs
• Lead technical discussions with customers and guide solution direction
• Mentor engineers and elevate engineering quality through reviews and best practices

Skills

Leadership

System architecture

Software engineering

Technical program management

Executive communication

Technical writing

Proactive / organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Technical Program Manager / Lead Software Architect

Hybrid in Northern Virginia

About The Role

We’re hiring a Technical Program Manager / Lead Software Architect to drive architecture, delivery, and modernization across mission‑critical enterprise software programs. This role blends deep technical leadership with hands‑on system design, guiding engineering teams and customer stakeholders through complex, high‑value initiatives. You’ll shape technical strategy, lead multi‑team execution, introduce modern SDLC and AI‑assisted engineering practices, and help build world‑class software used by millions.

About MapLarge

Since 2009, MapLarge’s rapidly growing software platform has enabled Fortune 1000 enterprises and government agencies to develop, scale, and deploy mission‑critical applications. Trusted by the world's most sophisticated organizations, our enterprise platform for geospatial analytics and visualization automates decision intelligence and offers a distinct decision advantage. We build cutting‑edge products for large enterprises and government agencies that appreciate innovation. If you enjoy working with talented teammates to solve complex challenges, we'd love for you to join us.

Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture and system design for complex web and distributed applications
• Drive technical program execution across multiple engineering teams
• Partner with product, engineering, and customer stakeholders on roadmaps and requirements
• Introduce modern SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps, and AI‑assisted engineering practices
• Produce clear technical content: design docs, proposals, demos, and solution briefs
• Lead technical discussions with customers and guide solution direction
• Mentor engineers and elevate engineering quality through reviews and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or technical program management.
• Experience leading multi‑team technical programs or enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Ability to drive architecture discussions, solution design, and technical decision‑making.
• Comfortable producing long‑form technical content and presenting to executives and customers.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage complex technical programs end‑to‑end.

Nice to Have

• Experience with real‑time data systems, distributed computing, or high‑performance visualization.
• Background in enterprise architecture, SDLC transformation, or engineering productivity programs.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development workflows, responsible AI guardrails, or spec‑driven engineering.
• Consulting experience or customer‑embedded delivery.
• Experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines (web, mobile, backend, cloud, DevOps, data).

Cultural Fit

While we hire all kinds of people and invent roles to fit them, there are four key traits we require of every team member that really define our team.

• Fun to Work With - Life is short and work should be fun.
• Smart - We work on cutting‑edge hard problems. We need people who are quick learners, can anticipate needs, and solve problems independently while working with an intelligent peer group.
• Passionate & Proactive - We need people who really love their work and exhibit the energy and creativity that comes from being fully engaged in what you do.
• Adaptable - We hire team members for specific roles, but we expect adaptability as the business needs change and evolve.
• Competitive salary and 401K
• Unlimited PTO
• Top‑notch health care
• Family friendly
• 100% remote flexibility
• Cutting‑edge tech with an A+ team solving complex, meaningful problems
• Collaborative, intelligent, positive, and supportive team culture

MapLarge is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. MapLarge is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.