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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Software Architect I (6774) - **Company:** MetroStar Systems - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Interoperability, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Machine Learning, Role-Based Access Control, Zero Trust Network Access, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Security, Togaf, 3-tier Architectures, Multiplatform, Devsecops - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9071551/sr-software-architect-i-6774 ## About the Role * Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise software architectures. * Demonstrated experience designing new software products and major enhancements to existing systems. * Experience performing system integration, interoperability, compatibility, and multi-platform architecture design. * Experience conducting technical feasibility analyses, architectural trade studies, and technology recommendations. * Experience serving as a technical lead with responsibility for end-to-end solution delivery and project completion. * Experience developing architecture artifacts, including Solution Architecture Documents, System Design Documents, Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs), Configuration Management Plans, Security Architecture documentation, and detailed technical design specifications. * Experience architecting AI/ML-enabled solutions from concept through deployment and sustainment. * Experience designing enterprise solutions within AWS cloud environments. * Experience architecting secure applications using Zero Trust principles, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and DoD cybersecurity requirements. * Experience supporting the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment. * Experience collaborating with Government stakeholders to define AI/ML use cases, technical architectures, and implementation strategies. * Ability to develop architectures compliant with DoD architecture standards, cybersecurity policies, and security engineering requirements. * Must possess an IT-II (Non-Critical Sensitive) security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) background investigation (equivalent to a position of public trust; not a Secret security clearance) at the time of proposal submission. * Relevant technical certification from a nationally recognized authority. Examples that clearly satisfy the requirement include: + AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (preferred) + AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate + Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert + Google Professional Cloud Architect + TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner (or TOGAF 10) + Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), particularly for security-focused architecture roles SALARY RANGE: $160,000 - $180,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: * The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience * The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs * Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation * This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include ## Description The Sr. Software Architect I serves as the technical lead responsible for designing, integrating, and overseeing the implementation of secure, scalable enterprise software and AI/ML solutions that support the Government's mission. The role translates business and technical requirements into end-to-end solution architectures, guides development teams through the full software development lifecycle, and ensures all solutions comply with DoD architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards., * Design secure, scalable software architectures that support enterprise AI/ML applications, analytics platforms, and cloud-native solutions aligned with DLA mission requirements. * Collaborate with Government stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to translate business needs into technical architectures, solution designs, and implementation roadmaps. * Lead architecture reviews, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend technical approaches that improve interoperability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. * Produce and maintain architecture documentation, including solution designs, interface specifications, security architectures, technical diagrams, and requirements traceability artifacts. * Guide development teams through the full software development lifecycle, ensuring solutions adhere to established architecture, coding, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering standards. * Design and oversee integration of AI/ML capabilities, enterprise data sources, APIs, and AWS cloud services into production-ready solutions. * Partner with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams to incorporate Zero Trust principles, security controls, and compliance requirements throughout solution development. * Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical planning sessions, design reviews, and customer briefings while mentoring developers and providing technical leadership across multiple initiatives. * Evaluate technical risks, resolve complex architectural issues, and continuously refine the enterprise architecture to support evolving mission priorities and emerging technologies. ## Related Videos - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [The Dark Corners of Kotlin Multiplatform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100143-the-dark-corners-of-kotlin-multiplatform) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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