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# Software Architect, Lead

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,800.0 - $257,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MATLAB, Scientific Computating, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Enterprise Data Management, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Modeling and Simulation, Web Technologies, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88033823/1

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams and defining architecture standards
 * Experience leading modernization of MATLAB-based systems into Python-based platforms
 * Experience designing CI/CD pipelines, such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
 * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments
 * Experience with React and Node.js for full stack web applications
 * Experience with PostgreSQL for relational data design and optimization
 * Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases
 * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
 * Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
 * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience building standalone and cloud-native applications
 * Experience with Python for application development and scientific computing
 * Experience in modeling and simulation, or algorithm-heavy systems
 * Experience with DevSecOps, observability, and infrastructure as code
 * Experience with AIaugmented development workflows or agentic tools
 * Master's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Software Engineering

## Description

As a Lead Software Architect, you will define and drive the end-to-end architecture for modernizing MATLAB-based algorithms into scalable Python-based applications. You will lead the design of containerized, cloud-ready systems with automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for both standalone and distributed environments.

This role focuses on building a modern engineering ecosystem that integrates scientific computing, web technologies, and enterprise data platforms. You will work across engineering and stakeholder teams to translate complex analytical workflows into robust, production-grade software solutions using modern architecture patterns, DevSecOps practices, and AI-assisted development tools.

What You'll Work On:

 * Define architecture for MATLAB-to-Python modernization programs.
 * Design scalable, containerized systems with CI/CD automation.
 * Lead development of standalone and cloud-deployable applications.
 * Architect data solutions using PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
 * Guide engineering teams on design, implementation, and best practices.
 * Ensure systems meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.


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