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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Architect - **Company:** Collins Consulting Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Abstraction Layers, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Applications Architecture, Software Bug Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Data Migration, Linux, Software Maintenance, Secure Coding, Spring-boot, Data Layers, AngularJS, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Mulesoft, Web Api, Microservices - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9043964/senior-systems-architect ## About the Role Must be a US Citizen who currently possesses a Top Secret Clearance with the eligibility to acquire a Top Secret/SCI. Travel will be required., * Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex, technical information in an understandable manner * Ability to logically troubleshoot issues, determine root causes, and present suggested solutions clearly and concisely * Ability to handle competing priorities flexibly and address each in an effective and timely manner in a fast-paced working environment * Ability to coordinate complex requirements in a fast-paced agile environment * Familiarity with container-based micro-app/micro-service architectures * Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, * 10+ years of professional experience as an Application Architect * 8+ years working with public sector/federal contracts and projects (US Federal, Higher Education, State and Local Governments) * 5+ years of professional experience as a technical team lead * 5+ years working in an AWS or other cloud environment * strong Java and C# Skills * Familiarity with Spring Boot and Angular frameworks * Strong experience with APIs and Web Services, including REST APIs and interface bus solutions (e.g. Mulesoft) * Experience with multi-tier (app layer, integration/abstraction layer, data layer) application architectures * Experience with SAFe Agile software delivery methodology * CompTIA Security+ certification, CompTIA A+ certification Nice to have skills: * Familiarity with Alfresco * Experience and knowledge working with Windows and Linux ## Description This position is for the Application Architect for the DCSA TO04 for OPIS maintenance and enhancement. It is critical to the success of this complex project. They will be an integral part of the effort to maintain, migrate data, enhance the current DCSA OPIS system. The Application Architect will be responsible for directly leading the Application Developers with bug fixes and application enhancements. You will very closely interface with client, project team members, and project leadership to be a key part of both upwards and downwards communication path. It is crucial that they have experience in technical and strategic communications at all customer levels. In conjunction with the technical lead, analyst team, and architectural team, you will coordinate the technical roadmap with DCSA's ongoing technical roadmap is critical to long-term project success. You will also be responsible for continuation and stewardship of the core architect deliverables to be utilized and presented to the client. This includes addressing key security concerns, maintaining optimum performance, generating performance metrics, and ensuring high-quality, secure code. 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