Software Architect

Reston VA (CONUS / OCONUS Support) Hybrid / Remote Eligible Based on Mission Requirements

Position Summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies (GC2IT) is seeking a highly experienced Software Architect to lead the architecture modernization and operational design of globally distributed mission platforms supporting operational intelligence and enterprise environments.

The Software Architect will serve as the technical authority for complex distributed systems consisting of microservices cloud-based infrastructure operational data services and secure integration frameworks.

This role requires a candidate capable of balancing enterprise architecture strategy with operational realities including resiliency maintainability scalability cybersecurity and field supportability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall software architecture for distributed mission systems deployed globally.
• Define service boundaries deployment topologies observability requirements and operational patterns.
• Oversee architecture for microservices integration services and operational support systems.
• Guide design decisions for transactional processing workflow orchestration authorization services and operational analytics.
• Support integration with external government commercial and mission partner systems.
• Define cloud and hybrid deployment strategies supporting both centralized and edge environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity networking cloud engineering and operations teams.
• Lead modernization initiatives and technical debt reduction efforts.
• Conduct architecture reviews readiness assessments and incident analysis.
• Ensure systems remain maintainable observable and supportable across global deployments.
• Develop architecture documentation technical roadmaps and engineering standards.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems or related field.
• Additional relevant experience may substitute for formal education requirements.
• Minimum 12 years of software engineering experience with significant architecture leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years supporting distributed or microservices-based platforms.
• Strong experience with Linux-based environments.
• Strong experience with Java distributed services cloud-native technologies and operational architectures.
• Experience with MongoDB Elasticsearch RabbitMQ or equivalent enterprise technologies.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and globally distributed environments.
• Ability to lead multiple engineering teams and coordinate across technical disciplines.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes Nomad Consul Vault or similar orchestration technologies.
• Experience supporting edge computing or intermittent connectivity environments.
• Familiarity with operational analytics observability and monitoring frameworks.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and enterprise DevSecOps practices.
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise platforms.
• Experience supporting multilingual or international operational systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb bend stretch walk sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand kneel stoop crouch bend twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company does not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position including corresponding core job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

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