TS/SCI Cleared Software Architect (Global Microservices)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services is seeking a Software Architect with a TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to lead architecture for a globally distributed mission platform in Chantilly, VA. This permanent role requires overseeing cloud-based microservices and operational design.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in software architecture for complex systems, particularly with Java and modern development practices. We value strong communication and technical authority in decision-making processes as our team collaborates with various engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience in critical systems.
• 5+ years architecting microservices platforms in production.
• Experience guiding multiple development teams and reviewing architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own the software architecture for a distributed microservices platform.
• Maintain and evolve a microservices ecosystem.
• Lead integration architecture for external systems.

Skills

Software architecture

Java (JDK 21+)

Microservices-based platforms

Communication skills

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Distributed service design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RHEL / Rocky Linux

Vue.js 3

RabbitMQ

Consul

Nomad

Vault

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services is seeking a Software Architect with a TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to lead architecture for a globally distributed mission platform in Chantilly, VA. This permanent role requires overseeing cloud-based microservices and operational design.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in software architecture for complex systems, particularly with Java and modern development practices. We value strong communication and technical authority in decision-making processes as our team collaborates with various engineering disciplines.