Chief Software Architect

ASGN - Fort Meade, MD

Full-time - Senior

Fort Meade, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Chief Software Architect will lead the architecture and design of high-performance capabilities for the Department of Defense (DoD). This role involves collaborating with technical leadership to implement software development best practices, driving innovation, and mentoring technical teams. The position requires a strong understanding of system requirements and the ability to translate them into secure, scalable solutions while integrating new technologies and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of high-performance capabilities for DoD.
• Partner with Task Order technical leadership to ensure implementation of software development best practices, standards, and guidelines.
• Drive innovation and industry trend awareness; lead teams in DevOps & Agile best practices.
• Mentor and guide technical teams, fostering innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements and translate them into secure, scalable solutions.
• Integrate new technologies into architectures and evaluate tools for high-quality delivery.
• Support the CTO team in driving innovation, creation of Roadmaps, and thought leadership within the customer domain.
• Document model development processes, results, and best practices for knowledge sharing and reproducibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7+ years of experience or 15+ years in software development/architecture.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, cloud computing, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with data architectures and pipelines for structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum ceremonies and experience with Agile work management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree with 15+ years in systems architecture and leadership roles.
• Strong proficiency in scalable microservices, UI/UX design, and full-stack development.
• Proven expertise in mission software solutions related to data science, machine learning, or similar technologies.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with onsite parking
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Comprehensive benefits package