Software Architect

STEAMPUNK INC.
McLean, VA, United States
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$112,000.0 - $225,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Unit Testing Microsoft Azure Bash Shell C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing
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Code Review Computer Programming Continuous Integration Software Debugging Github Python (Programming Language) Release Management Ruby Software Engineering Software Systems Circleci Scripting ReactJS Software Troubleshooting Gitlab Git Gitlab-ci Kubernetes Information Technology Cybercrime Bitbucket TravisCI Devsecops Serverless Computing Docker Jenkins Programming Languages Microservices

Job description

As a Software Development Architect, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice evaluating, identifying , and developing complex software solutions using cloud-native services , APIs, and micros -service solutions. We are looking for candidates with experience with 8-10 years experience writing software using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.

  • Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems
  • Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to other developers
  • Write and debug code for innovative software solutions

  • Troubleshoot software quality, security and reliability issues
  • Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
  • Automate unit and functional tests
  • Test and examine code written by others and analyzing results
  • Evaluate, identify and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions

  • Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
  • Identifying technical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing software updates and ‘fixes’
  • Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)
  • Document software code, features, and training guides
  • Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations

  • Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems
  • Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
  • Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
  • BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
  • 8 Years of experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Ruby, react, C++, C)
  • 8 Years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
  • 8 Years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript)

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
  • 5 Years of experience with one or more clouds ( I.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • 5 Years of experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI , TravisCI
  • Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
  • Experience implementing Automated Testing frameworks including unit testing
  • Local to DMV area

Preferred

  • Certific ations:

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • AWS Solution Architect Professional
  • Azure Developer Associate

  • 5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills

Benefits & conditions

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,000 to $225,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

About the company

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .

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