Software Architect

Job Description

Network Infrastructure and Services (NI&S) a division of Virginia Tech Information Technology designs and operates the enterprise-scale high-performance computing and communication networks that power our university. Our Software Development team is seeking a visionary Software Architect to lead the strategic planning and design of secure scalable and resilient systems.

As a core member of our agile development team you will bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution overseeing architecture across our business management infrastructure management and automation platforms. We are looking for a resourceful collaborative strategist who is passionate about mentoring others championing best practices and driving innovation. Come build the future of NI&S technology with us.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Computer Science a related field or a combination of education training and progressive experience equivalent to a Masters degree
Extensive experience designing developing and deploying scalable production applications utilizing JavaScript Java or Python alongside modern frontend libraries like React
Demonstrated expertise with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL MySQL or Oracle
Proven proficiency with container-based development environments such as Docker or Kubernetes
Expertise in architecting building and deploying scalable resilient applications in major cloud environments (e.g. AWS)
Advanced experience designing building and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines
Comprehensive experience integrating applications with external software systems via technology such as REST LDAP messaging systems etc
Proven track record collaborating with product teams and stakeholders to design and implement technology solutions
Strong organizational communication interpersonal and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate) or similar certification
AWS Certified Solutions Developer (Associate) or similar certification
Experience developing in an agile development environment
Experience leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance application development and code efficiency.
Experience working in a university environment

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$128000 - $142000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

7/14/2026

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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