Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Software Architect to work for our company.
Position Summary:
The Senior Software Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of scalable, secure, and enterprise-level software solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. This role requires a strong background in software development and solutions architecture, with experience translating complex business requirements into comprehensive application architectures and technical designs. Responsibilities include designing enterprise applications, leading application modernization initiatives, establishing software development standards, and ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and secure. This individual will collaborate with software engineers, technical teams, program managers, and stakeholders to define architectural strategies, evaluate technologies, and guide the implementation of complex software solutions. The role also requires expertise in technical documentation, architectural roadmaps, security compliance, and providing technical mentorship to development teams.
Requirements:
- Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government PUBLIC TRUST / SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
- Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
- 8-10 years of relevant experience.
- Strong software development background with hands-on experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-level applications.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Typescript, or Java.
- Experience with modern application development frameworks, including React, Next.js, Spring Boot, or Ruby on Rails.
- Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, microservices, API development, and enterprise application integration.
- Experience designing scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions across the full software development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience translating business and technical requirements into software architecture designs and implementation strategies.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and infrastructure automation tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Harness, and Terraform.
- Experience with enterprise software integration, system modernization and technical architecture documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor software development teams, and communicate architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting federal government agencies or other highly regulated environments.
Work With Us
IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.
IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.
Benefits We Offer:
- Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
- Dental and Orthodontia plan
- Vision Materials plan
- Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Semi-monthly pay cycle
Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.
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