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# Software Architect, Lead

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Lexington Park, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,900.0 - $257,000.0
- **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, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, UML, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Cloud Migration, Virtual Agents, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0edd1b397714c426

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical solutions implementation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 10+ years of experience developing software engineering architecture and implementation

 * 5+ years of experience in the DoW, Navy, or aviation
 * Experience with tech stack or languages, including SysML or UML, and object-oriented programming languages such as C++, Java, or C#
 * Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban, and IAC MAC
 * Knowledge of Cloud technologies, migration, and modernization
 * Ability to lead and support RFPs in an IAC MAC environment
 * Ability to lead or support technical solutioning across multiple opportunities or proposals simultaneously
 * Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering
 * Ability to obtain a Security+, CISSP, or ISSAP Certification within 3 months of hire date

Nice If You Have:

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

## Description

At a certain point, software and system design can start to look like clairvoyance. You've developed so many organization-wide architectures that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technical challenge, but you can also anticipate future concerns. That's because you're a software architect who specializes in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Cloud services, modernization, and technical insertion. At Booz Allen, you can use those skills to improve the solution technology supporting the Navy and Marine Corps.

On our team, you'll translate your customer's needs and future goals into a plan by developing and implementing effective solutions by developing durable software architectures with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering (DE) integration. You will architect products, strategies, and process improvements, establish specifications, and drive engineering discipline using DE automation. You'll use the latest tools such as Came, GitLab, Jira or Confluence, M&S, and Agentic AI workflows, to design an effective solutions architecture for various clients. Your technical expertise will be vital as you lead the building of solution architecture into tangible software releases, cloud migrations, process improvements, and technical innovation using an Agile DE process.

In this role, you'll directly impact the organization and customers by supporting their transition to a DE workflow, designing solutions for their unique use cases that will support the warfighter. With your advanced technical expertise, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, you'll guide a team that develops the best solutions for our customers.


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