Software Architect

Gray Tier Technologies is seeking a Software Architect to support a highly visible customer in Washington DC. 

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the overall software architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability requirements.
• Select and implement appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for each project.
• Design and present architectural solutions that meet technical and business requirements.
• Lead the design and development of complex software systems from conception to implementation.
• Translate business requirements into comprehensive technical specifications and solutions.
• Define and enforce software architecture standards and best practices.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, to improve coding skills, maintain code quality, and provide technical leadership and direction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to align technical solutions with business objectives
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with software development projects.
• Document software designs and architecture decisions clearly and concisely.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality and maintainability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a software architect or senior software engineer.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale software systems.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, JAVA)
• Deep understanding of software design principles and best practices.
• Expertise with DevOps and agile software development
• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Kubernetes, JIRA, Bitbucket)
• Experience with cloud computing technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.