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# Software Architect

- **Company:** Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
- **Location:** Blacksburg, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $128,000.0 - $142,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MySQL, Node.Js, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5716fa3ab4309828

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Computer Science, a related field or a combination of education, training, and progressive experience equivalent to a Master's degree
 * Extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable production applications utilizing Node.js, JavaScript, Java, or Python, alongside modern frontend libraries like React
 * Demonstrated expertise with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
 * Proven proficiency with container-based development environments such as Docker or Kubernetes
 * Expertise in architecting, building, and deploying scalable, resilient applications in major cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
 * Advanced experience designing, building, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines
 * Comprehensive experience integrating applications with external software systems via technology such as REST, LDAP, messaging systems, etc
 * Proven track record collaborating with product teams and stakeholders to design and implement technology solutions
 * Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

 * AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate) or similar certification
 * AWS Certified Solutions Developer (Associate) or similar certification
 * Experience developing in an agile development environment
 * Experience leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance application development and code efficiency.
 * Experience working in a university environment



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