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# Systems Architect

- **Company:** Highlight Technologies, LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Web Development, Fortify (Software), SonarQube, Systems Integration, Web Services, Enterprise Software Applications, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Git, Concourse, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=da505ddbca03b7b6

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Lean management?, * BES Core Financial Systems Section Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS).

 * 5 years' experience in full stack development to include Java, Web services, Database, and/or web application development.
 * 3 years' experience with agile and lean philosophies
 * 2 years' experience with DevSecOps tools and processes to include, but not limited to Git, Concourse, SonarQube, Fortify and Sysdig
 * 2 years' experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
 * 2 years' experience providing system administration support to a diverse set of Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, etc.)
 * Experience with Continuous Delivery and Continuous Integration techniques
 * US Citizenship

## Description

Highlight is seeking a systems architect/engineer to join an upcoming team supporting United States Air Force's Business Enterprise Systems - Core Financial Systems Section. This individual will have experience supporting Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS).
Responsibilities:

 * Maintaining and improving the performance of existing software code
 * Designing and updating software databases under contract and direction from the assigned Government Product Manager
 * All testing, evaluation, and resolution of software integration, patching, and other troubleshooting issues., For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results.
Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight's founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org.
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email.


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