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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - **Company:** TransUnion LLC - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Salary:** $112,500.0 - $187,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Corona (Software Development Kit), Data as a Services, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Spring Framework, Linux System Administration, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Reliability Engineering, Prometheus, Secure Messaging, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Grafana, Apache Spark, Spring-boot, Software Security, Backend, Spring Data, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Restful APIs, Splunk, Docker, Legacy Systems, Microservices - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18445115?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18445115%2FSoftware-Architect-Virginia-Reston ## About the Role * 12+ years of experience designing and building enterprise software solutions, including significant experience with Java-based backend platforms and distributed systems architecture. * Deep understanding of microservices architecture, object-oriented design principles, integration patterns, data modeling, scalability strategies, and performance optimization for high-volume systems. * Proven experience defining architecture roadmaps, reference architectures, technical specifications, non-functional requirements, architecture decision records, and implementation estimates. * Experience evaluating technology solutions, communicating architectural tradeoffs, and influencing technical and business stakeholders to drive strategic decisions. * Strong expertise in production operations, observability, reliability engineering, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and operational readiness for mission-critical applications., We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in: * Experience with Spark or similar distributed data-processing technologies. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration platforms. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, deployment standardization, and software supply-chain security practices. * Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or similar solutions. * Knowledge of telecommunications, mobile messaging, fraud prevention, identity verification, STIR/SHAKEN, SIP, API security, or related communication technologies. * Experience leading large-scale modernization, platform consolidation, or cloud transformation programs across globally distributed teams. * Experience integrating architecture governance with Agile delivery methodologies to accelerate development while maintaining technical standards. ## Description The Trusted Call Solutions and Mobile Messaging team develops and supports enterprise-scale communication platforms that help businesses and consumers interact securely and confidently. This portfolio includes KONTXT solutions, Branded Messaging, and Messaging Fraud Protection products focused on preventing fraud, improving trust, and enabling secure communications. The team partners closely with Product, Engineering, Security, Operations, and Enterprise Architecture organizations to deliver highly scalable, resilient, and secure messaging solutions. This role reports to Senior Director of Software Development. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week., * Define and govern the target architecture for enterprise-grade applications, messaging platforms, APIs, data services, and integrations supporting Trusted Call Solutions and Mobile Messaging products. * Translate product strategy and business objectives into architecture roadmaps, technology standards, implementation plans, and modernization strategies. * Lead architecture and solution design reviews for new products, major enhancements, integrations, data platforms, and security initiatives. * Establish scalable architecture patterns for microservices, distributed systems, event-driven platforms, Kafka messaging, Cassandra databases, and REST APIs. * Drive modernization efforts that transition legacy platforms toward cloud-ready and cloud-native architectures while balancing customer commitments, stability, and delivery timelines. * Partner with engineering teams to validate architecture through prototypes, performance testing, code reviews, production readiness assessments, and technical guidance. * Improve platform scalability, reliability, resilience, observability, security, and operational supportability across business-critical systems. * Provide technical leadership during high-priority production incidents, identify root architectural challenges, and implement long-term solutions. * Collaborate across Product, Engineering, QA, DevOps, Security, Data, and Enterprise Architecture teams to resolve technical dependencies and business tradeoffs. * Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders while promoting engineering excellence, architectural best practices, CI/CD standards, and modern software development principles., * Java, Spring Boot, Spring Web, Spring Security, and Spring Data for enterprise application architecture and development. * Apache Kafka for event-driven and distributed messaging architectures. * Cassandra and related distributed database technologies for highly scalable data platforms. * RESTful API design, integration architecture, and enterprise application connectivity patterns. * Linux administration and AWS (Amazon Web Services) or comparable cloud technologies supporting modern distributed environments. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [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) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)