Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) Annapolis Junction, Maryland

WILLCOR Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WILLCOR Inc in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Technical Subject Matter Expert to advise on cloud migration, modernization, and strategic roadmaps. The role requires senior software development experience and the ability to evaluate existing applications, propose future-state solutions, and document modernization plans.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders to ensure solutions meet mission needs and address technical debt while aligning with RMF/security considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, SE, IS, or related field.
• Senior software development experience.
• Experience with modernization, redevelopment, or migration.
• Understanding of cloud architecture and migration concepts.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• DoD or federal contractor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud migration planning and cloud architecture efforts.
• Evaluate applications and advise on redevelopment, modernization, migration, or retirement.
• Provide software development expertise for modernization efforts.
• Support strategic product roadmap development.
• Document modernization strategies and implementation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to align solutions with mission needs.

Skills

Senior software development

Cloud architecture

Application modernization

Documentation

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems

Job description

Job Title: Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Position Overview

Seeking a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Y434 Technical Director (TD) with cloud migration, application modernization, product roadmap planning, and technical debt reduction. This role requires strong software development experience and the ability to evaluate current applications, support future-state planning, and document modernization strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cloud migration planning and cloud architecture efforts.
• Evaluate existing applications and recommend whether to redevelop, modernize, migrate, or retire them.
• Provide software development expertise for application modernization efforts.
• Support strategic product roadmap development.
• Identify technical debt and recommend remediation approaches.
• Document technical plans, modernization strategies, and implementation roadmaps.
• Work with technical teams and government stakeholders to align solutions with mission needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Senior-level software development experience.
• Experience with application modernization, redevelopment, or migration.
• Understanding of cloud architecture and cloud migration concepts.
• Ability to assess current systems and recommend future-state solutions.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• DoD or federal contractor experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
• Experience reducing technical debt in legacy applications.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, containers, or microservices.
• Familiarity with secure software development or RMF concepts.
• Experience developing product roadmaps or modernization plans.