Software Architect

CompQsoft

. Research, evaluate, and recommend tools and technologies for the CSM Program .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $200,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing enterprise web applications using Java technologies, REST-based services, and cloud-based environments. Proficient in defining software requirements and applying Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable software systems.

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Java TechnologiesREST-Based ServicesAgile MethodologyCloud-Based EnvironmentsEnterprise Web Applications

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Hard Skills

Model-Based EngineeringUMLSysMLMicroservicesService-Based SolutionsRDBMS DatabaseStatic Code Analyzers508 Compliant SolutionsSingle Page ApplicationsDesign Patterns

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Spring MVCSpring BootOracleMySQLPostgreSQLCASTHP FortifySonarQubeBootstrapMaterial Design

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleEnterprise Software System ModernizationHybrid Cloud ArchitectureHigh Volume Software SystemsAgile Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularBootstrapCloudJavaMicroservicesMySQLOraclePostgresRDBMSReactSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, evaluate, and recommend tools and technologies for the CSM Program
Work with the system engineering team to elicit customer requirements and develop system engineering models using a model-based engineering strategy (UML and SysML)
Define software requirements, both functional and non-functional, as high level epics, features and user stories to support Agile methodology
Architect complex software systems using hybrid cloud architecture and microservices
Define and communicate architectural guidelines for software systems architecture and design
Design software using industry standard design patterns and best practices to improve maintainability, flexibility, performance, security, and availability
Provide development support and expertise across enterprise web-based applications using Java technologies, single-page applications, REST-based web services, structured and unstructured data architecture, and automated unit and integration tests
Provide architecture and development guidance across the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition and prototyping, software design, implementation, testing, and maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years’ relevant experience
Experience in software development activities for software projects specializing in development of enterprise web applications
Experience architecting and developing high volume, highly available and secure software systems within an Agile environment
Experience developing service-based solutions using REST-based services (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, etc.)
Experience developing structured transactional database solutions using an RDBMS database (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
Experience with static code analyzers (CAST, HP Fortify, SonarQube, etc.)
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Active Secret (or higher) clearance; interim clearance acceptable
Experience in enterprise software system modernization efforts
Experience in cloud-based environments including the development of software that supports architectures that involve hybrid clouds
Experience developing 508 compliant solutions
Experience developing single page applications using a client-side rendering framework (Angular, React, etc.) and responsive CSS framework (Bootstrap, Material Design, etc.)