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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Application Architect - **Company:** Bart & Associates - **Location:** Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Information Systems, Desktop Computing, DevOps, Interoperability, Zero Trust Network Access, Google Cloud, Software Security, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Devsecops, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** November 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_33a6b29c5 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field * 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major application architecture assignments (SME level), * Expert experience defining application architecture standards, patterns, and reference architectures * Demonstrated ability to design secure multi-cloud application architectures (microservices, IaC, serverless, containerization) * Strong background in API management - design, security, discovery, and governance * Experience aligning application lifecycle management with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) * Experience developing Concepts of Operations and briefing architecture governance boards, * Certified Solutions Architect (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Professional) * Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) * DevOps Certification Desired Skills * Experience with application FinOps cost optimization and automated monitoring * Familiarity with DevSecOps CI/CD and cloud-native best practices * Experience with large-scale federal modernization or System of Systems (SoS) programs * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing to senior Government stakeholders Security Clearance * U.S. Citizenship required Physical & Work Environment Requirements * Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation. * Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer. * Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones. * Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email. * Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds. * Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance. * Ability to travel up to 10% as required. ## Description We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)-level Lead Application Architect to design and define the overall structure and framework of applications within the U.S. Census Bureau's Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) effort. This role provides technical and management leadership on major application architecture assignments, establishing standards, patterns, and types that prioritize interoperability, reliability, scalability, security, and other DevSecOps dimensions. The Lead Application Architect develops secure multi-cloud application architectures and ensures alignment with Decennial business and operations plans and governance. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation. May supervise others., * Establish, document, and maintain application architecture standards, patterns, and types prioritizing interoperability, reliability, availability, performance, scalability, extensibility, and security * Develop and maintain tools, processes, documentation, and templates required to manage the Application Architecture * Develop, document, and maintain secure multi-cloud application architectures using microservices, infrastructure as code, serverless computing, and containerization * Perform business and solution architecture activities to model requirements in alignment with Decennial architecture goals * Create and maintain application architecture artifacts and brief governance boards as requested by the Government * Perform reviews and assessments of current and proposed application architecture and provide recommendations that meet business needs * Develop, document, and maintain Concepts of Operations based on business requirements by application * Develop, document, implement, and maintain API standards and best practices, including API management, discovery, security, and governance * Implement application lifecycle management practices aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and API security requirements * Develop and maintain application architectures consistent with Decennial FinOps procedures, including automated cost monitoring and optimization * Participate in Engineering Working Group (EWG) reviews and other governance boards, providing technical recommendations