Software Architect

Title

Software Architect

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Software Architect

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Software Architect. This is a full-time benefitted position based in the McLean, VA. A hybrid work model may be available.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Software Architect will primarily be responsible for overseeing the solution implementation and plan for future upgrades/enhancements, cloud migrations, reengineering, and products/solutions replacement.

Over time, this resource will be responsible for creating an optimal environment by analyzing and translating business and technical requirements into a strategic architectural blueprint that outlines solutions to achieve organizational objectives. Serve as the go-to-person' for technical solutions and for designing end to end scalable and resilient architectures. This is a full-time position with our federal client located in Washington, DC.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Continuously research new technology services and solutions to drive business strategy & innovation, capabilities enhancement, and create new business models.
• Partner with architecture and senior IT management to make the necessary changes for Cloud directives.
• Develop and enhance management standards, processes, and procedures.
• Coordinate with the technical and security teams to develop and implement best-practices for securely managing Enterprise IT resources.
• Guide and mentor junior team members to foster growth in depth and breadth of skills.

Skills & Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with planning, development, migration, administration or integration of applications and services.
• A minimum 3-year professional experience leading a team of developers.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline is required, Master's degree is preferred.
• Expertise in the procedures that ensure effective and efficient use of Cloud computing and other technical resources.
• Experience with infrastructure operations and processes associated with IT service management.
• Strong scripting background for task automation and experience with cloud management system APIs. Scripting experience should include some combination of Batch, WMI, VBScript, PowerShell and Azure CLI
• Cloud certifications (MCSD: Azure Solutions Architect, MCSA: Cloud Platform, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, AWS: Solutions Architect, AWS: Developer, AWS: Cloud Practitioner) are desirable.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms - AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud, etc.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and procedures for large systems with high-availability requirements.
• Experience implementing Web services, including SOAP and RESTful.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, ATO, and the implications of C&A and SA&A a plus.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience implementing microservices.
• Experience overseeing and mentoring a team of developers.
• Ability to speak about technical issues to non-technical stakeholders in a way that can be understood.

Astor & Sanders Corporation (www.astor-sanders.com) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some of our competitive benefits include:

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Metro-check program
• Tuition reimbursement

Full-Time/Part-Time

-unspecified-

Number of Openings

1

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

McLean, VA