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# Lead Software Architect

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, UML, Gitlab, Cloud Migration, Virtual Agents, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/baa087d0-8664-4b2c-b361-13f35a20dcf7

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in developing software engineering architecture and implementation.
 * 5+ years of experience in aviation or with the Navy.
 * Experience with SysML or UML, and object-oriented programming languages such as C++, Java, or C#.
 * Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban.
 * Knowledge of Cloud technologies, migration, and modernization.
 * Ability to lead and support proposal efforts in a competitive environment.
 * Ability to lead or support technical solutioning across multiple opportunities or proposals simultaneously.
 * Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering.
 * Ability to obtain a Security+, CISSP, or ISSAP Certification within 3 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with programming languages Rust, Go, or Python.
 * Experience in DE and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
 * Experience with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
 * Experience developing whitepapers.
 * Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.

## Description

We are seeking a Lead Software Architect to guide the development and implementation of effective solutions. The role involves architecting products, strategies, and process improvements with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering integration. This position will translate customer needs into a plan by developing durable software architectures. Your expertise will be vital in leading the creation of tangible software releases, cloud migrations, and technical innovation within an Agile process., * * Support the organization and customers in their transition to a DE workflow.

 * Develop and implement solutions by creating durable software architectures with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering (DE) integration.
 * Architect products, strategies, and process improvements, establish specifications, and drive engineering discipline using DE automation.
 * Utilize tools such as Came, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and Agentic AI workflows to design solutions architecture.
 * Lead the translation of solution architecture into tangible software releases, cloud migrations, and process improvements using an Agile DE process.
 * Design solutions for unique use cases that support mission objectives.
 * Lead and support proposal efforts in a competitive environment.
 * Guide and mentor a team to develop solutions for customers.


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