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# Software Architect

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $187,000.0 - $253,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C Sharp (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Data Transformation, Serialization, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Middleware, Network Interface Controllers, Interoperability, JSON, Metadata, Performance Tuning, Sensor Fusion, Service Development Studio, Smart Devices, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Unstructured Data, Multithreading, Software Modules, Cloud Platform System, .NET Core, Data Ingestion, Enterprise Integration, Operational Systems, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Asynchronous Programming, Api Design, ArcSight Event Correlation, Restful APIs, Multiplatform, Api Management, Web Api, Microservices
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3385149963&tx=KL7777FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Design,Integration Development,Requirements Analysis,Software Development,System Integration, 10 + years of related experience, Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Architect SME must have:

? Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

? Experience: 10+ years of related experience

? Technical skills:

 * System Integration Development: Proven experience developing system-to-system integrations, middleware services, and multi-platform API-driven solutions. Experience with PureTech and Lattice solutions.
 * API Architecture & Development: Architecting and implementing RESTful APIs, integrating third-party APIs, and designing interface control documents (ICDs).
 * Edge Computing Integration: Experience working with edge devices, distributed compute nodes, IoT/OT systems, or real-time sensor platforms.
 * C# Development: Strong professional experience with C#, .NET/.NET Core, service development, multithreading, and asynchronous programming.
 * JSON Expertise: Extensive experience using JSON for data exchange, serialization, schematization, and API contract design.
 * Cybersecurity Experience: Hands-on experience applying DHS or federal cybersecurity requirements

## Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Architect SME at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Software Architect SME, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Customs and Border Patrol. You will play a crucial role in

supporting solution development and integration activities for the U.S. Border Patrol's Integrated Surveillance Tower (IST) deployments and system modernization efforts. The candidate will contribute to edge-processing software, multi-sensor fusion pipelines, API integrations, and secure system-to-system interfaces within DHS technical and cybersecurity requirements.

This role supports the engineering of real-time surveillance technologies, integration of Enforcement Zone Cameras (EZC), Linear Ground Detection System (LGDS), and Integrated Surveillance Towers (IST), and the development of scalable solutions post-proof-of-concept.

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? Lead/Manage/Support software modules enabling integration between disparate systems, sensors, services, and cloud environments.

? Collaborate with system engineers, sensor specialists, UI developers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders.

? Drive participation in full lifecycle development including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, documentation, and support.

? Architect API-based solutions requiring data transformation, API orchestration, and secure communications between multiple operational technology (OT), IT, and edge systems.

? Develop software components required for edge compute operations including data ingestion, sensor fusion, event correlation, and metadata packaging.

? Build and maintain C# services, libraries, and microservices supporting system interoperability.

? Work with structured and unstructured data using JSON for serialization, data models, event metadata, and system logs.

? Integrate software with on-premise edge devices, surveillance systems, and operational field technologies.

? Implement cybersecurity controls in compliance with DHS requirements, including role-based access, encryption, secure protocols, and best-practice hardening techniques.

? Participate in full lifecycle development including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, documentation, and support.

? Collaborate with system engineers, sensor specialists, UI developers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders.

? Support troubleshooting, system diagnostics, performance optimization, and real-time issue resolution.

? Contribute to scalability recommendations, architectural improvements, and future system evolution plans.


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