Software Architect

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity located in Springfield, VA, Dulles, VA, or St Louis, MO. Job Responsibilities

• Leading architecture and system designs both customer facing and internally
• Passion for writing great code and building world class software products used by millions of people.
• Helping leading teams write clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code
• Design, develop, and support software including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements
• Run planning meetings and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure project meets business objectives and compliance standards
• Support test and deployment of new products and features
• Participate in code reviews

• Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field)
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years experience as a team lead/lead architect
• Strong proficiency as a full stack software developer
• Proficient with web application and API development
• DoD/Defense Industry Experience
• Authorized to work in the United States and no visa sponsorship required

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Security+ Certification
• NGA experience
• Experience architecting systems for Real Time data, high-performance visualization, and/or distributed computing.
• Deep expertise in full-stack application development: C# (.NET Core), JavaScript/TypeScript
• Familiarity with containerized deployment, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and hybrid cloud/on-prem architectures.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, reusability, and user-centric workflows in enterprise environments.
• Self-motivated individuals who can examine the field and identify areas for improvement independently.

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.