Software Architect

Title:

This is contingency hire for a full-time position supporting a government agency in Northern Virginia.  The Software Architect will serve as a bridge between enterprise technical architecture and mission requirements.  The position will review individual system software architectures and designs.  The architect is needed to identify specific business problems and then work alongside a team to create an integrated enterprise solution, that assures for seamless integration of all systems and shared components.  The architect needs to have program management skills to ensure all key stakeholders all informed to ensure success in support of critical national security missions.

Job Duties:

• Analyze current technologies used within the agency and determine ways to improve

• Assess the business impact of technical choices

• Document and monitor requirements needed to institute integrated enterprise solutions

• Collaborate with IT professionals to ensure hardware is available and sufficient for project needs

• Account for project challenges on constraints including risks, time, resources, and scope

• Research current and emerging technologies and provide recommendations on adoption

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of experience specific to technical and programmatic integration or a related field

• Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure

• Experience in software engineering, design architecture, analyzing computer hardware and software solutions

• Understanding of best practices regarding system security measures and business analysis techniques

• Previous project management experience

• Proven work experience as a Software Architect or similar role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline (STEM)

• Certifications in architecture or IT development

Desire Qualifications:

• Knowledge of agency operating systems and databases

• Cloud certification (Azure or AWS)

• Experience in the use of Tableau, SharePoint, JIRA and Confluence

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related STEM field

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or its DoD equivalent or coursework

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.