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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer Architect - **Company:** Applied Information Sciences, Inc. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $235,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Architecture, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Services, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Api Design - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=919d0e06dc78b8f9 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web services design?, * 15+ years of experience in solution architecture, application development, and enterprise system design * Proven expertise in .NET/C#, ASP.NET , and modern application architecture patterns * Experience designing and delivering cloud-based, distributed systems (PaaS-focused environments preferred) * Hands-on experience with AI/ML solutions , including LLM workflows, prompt engineering, and production AI systems * Strong experience with databases (relational, NoSQL, graph) and data architecture * Expertise in API design and integration patterns (REST, HTTP, gRPC, etc.) * Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and lead full lifecycle delivery * Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience working across executive leadership, business teams, and engineering organisations * Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and deadline-driven environments, * Experience building document intelligence pipelines , including classification, extraction, and metadata analysis * Knowledge of vector databases, retrieval architectures, and AI-assisted workflow automation * Experience with Python-based automation and AI engineering * Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, JavaScript, HTML/CSS) * Exposure to IoT systems, C++, and low-level engineering concepts * Experience defining operating models, process re-engineering, and business transformation initiatives * Background in mentoring engineers and establishing architectural governance frameworks * Strong understanding of system performance, fault tolerance, and distributed system failure patterns ## Description At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Software Architect. * Core Knowledge & Skills: Operates as a multi-domain subject matter expert (e.g., Security, Data) with industry depth, defines enterprise patterns, and guides adoption across solutions. * Work & Complexity: Plans and directs the most complex, cross-functional, mission-critical initiatives, and evaluates industry standards to drive innovation and intellectual property. * Quality & Independence: Acts independently with organization-wide influence, sets visionary bars for quality, reliability, and delivery practices. * Teamwork & Communication: Models company values, mentors across the organization, builds formal networks with decision makers, and serves as an external spokesperson. * Consulting & Engagement: Advises executives on strategy, steers long-range planning and new lines of business, and delivers thought-leading presentations at the highest technical level., * Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI and enterprise solutions , from business discovery through architecture, implementation, and production support * Partner with business units, customers, and senior leadership to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable, outcome-driven systems * Architect and implement LLM-based solutions , including document intelligence, retrieval systems, vector search, and AI-driven workflows * Design modern cloud-native and distributed systems , including APIs, integrations, data models, and automation pipelines * Re-engineer business processes to eliminate manual work, improve decision-making, and optimise operational efficiency * Provide hands-on technical leadership , including coding, design reviews, mentoring, and engineering guidance * Establish architecture standards, reusable patterns, and delivery frameworks to improve team scalability and consistency * Advise stakeholders on technology strategy, trade-offs, risks, and implementation approaches across complex initiatives ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Developing ASP.NET Core Microservices with Dapr: A practical guide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1528-developing-asp-net-core-microservices-with-dapr-a-practical-guide) - [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)