Product Architect

C. Mack Solutions

. Define and implement product architecture for scalability, performance, and reliability .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and cloud technologies, with a strong focus on scalable and reliable solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in Agile environments while ensuring compliance and security in software development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Software ArchitectureAgile MethodologiesCloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)Typescript and PostgreSQL ExpertiseDevOps Practices and Tools

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Hard Skills

Software Design PatternsObject-Oriented ProgrammingRESTful API DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureData ModelingProfiling and BenchmarkingCode OptimizationLegacy Application MigrationCybersecurity AssessmentTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoring and CoachingCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesJenkinsGitLabHarnessReactJavaSpring/Spring BootHTMLCSS

Certifications & Qualifications

CBP Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

AgileScrumDevOpsCross-Functional TeamsComplianceSoftware SecurityCloud InfrastructureDistributed SystemsEvent-Driven ArchitectureClient-Server Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement product architecture for scalability, performance, and reliability
Design and implement tools, development strategies, and testing strategies
Maintain enterprise- and program-level architecture
Liaise with business analysts to develop feasible, compliant solutions
Lead technical aspects of Agile ceremonies and platform demonstrations
Collaborate with SecDevOps and onboard applications to cloud infrastructure
Evangelize solutions and break stories into executable tasks
Motivate developers and testers and foster an environment for questions and concerns
Provide technical guidance through mentoring, coaching, and peer reviews
Design solutions in a multi-tenant cloud architecture
Identify risks, opportunities, compliance issues, and architectural concerns
Participate in Agile ceremonies, artifact creation, sprint and regression testing, demonstrations, retrospectives, and releases
Review cybersecurity assessments and static code analysis to define remediation and improve software quality
Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, design documents, and other technical documentation
Map high-level business requirements to developer and tester tasks
Design standards-based technical solutions and break them into units of work
Ensure requirements coverage with business analysts
Create a phased production roadmap, including legacy-system decommissioning
Oversee construction, review pull requests, ensure test coverage, maintain code quality, mentor developers, remove blockers, and present products to stakeholders
Perform systems design, development, integration, and application design
Migrate legacy applications to cloud-deployed microservices architectures
Anticipate issues and formulate remedial actions
Collaborate with developers, program managers, testers, UI/UX, and production support engineers on iterative technical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live within the DC, MD, VA area
U.S. Citizenship is required
Active CBP Public Trust clearance required
10+ years' overall experience in software development
Hands-on experience with programming, software design patterns, and architecture as a software architect, tech lead, or senior developer
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
Expertise in Typescript, Postgres SQL, Postgres Streams, Gemini AI, webRTC, and Geospatial software, with design and hands-on experience
Expertise in design patterns, object-oriented programming, and software design methodologies
Professional experience operating within cross-functional teams and groups
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or DevOps processes
Expertise in client-server, microservices, event-driven, or layered architectures and their trade-offs
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud and distributed system concepts
Experience designing, implementing, and integrating secure RESTful APIs
Experience with relational databases, data modeling, and data storage best practices
Skills in profiling, benchmarking, and code optimization
Experience in baseline management, merges, and version control
Understanding of software security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
Hands-on development with Amazon AWS, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, React, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, HTML, HTTP, CSS, and Kendo UI
Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Harness, Jenkins, and GitLab
Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Able to work a hybrid schedule with an on-site requirement of 1–2 days a week in Ashburn, VA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plans
Paid time off
Other supplemental programs