ActioNet, Inc. · 20 hours ago
Software Architect SME – Cloud, Data & Analytical Platforms
Vienna, Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expActioNet, Inc. is a woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with over 26 years of experience in Agile Software Engineering and Cloud Solutions. They are seeking a Software Architect Subject Matter Expert to serve as the technical authority for the design and integration of cloud-native systems, ensuring alignment with federal standards and business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority for application and system architecture across the full SDLC, including requirements analysis, architecture definition, detailed design, development guidance, testing strategy, deployment models, integration patterns, and operational support
Define end-to-end cloud-native architectures supporting front-end applications, APIs, databases, queueing services, computation engines, and analytical platforms aligned with Decennial Census testing requirements
Lead architecture activities within an Agile SAFe environment, supporting sprint planning, backlog grooming, technical refinement, and cross-team architectural alignment
Architect front-end ecosystems using React or comparable JavaScript frameworks to support job configuration management, system monitoring, administrative access control, and embedded analytical visualization
Define API-first, microservices-based architectures that manage communication between user interfaces, data stores, queueing systems, storage services, and computational workloads
Establish enterprise API standards covering RESTful design, versioning, security, documentation, observability, and lifecycle governance, integrating Swagger/OpenAPI and cloud-native logging platforms such as AWS CloudWatch
Architect secure, scalable back-end platforms using Java, Spring Boot, JAX-RS, Jersey, and Python-based services where appropriate
Lead database architecture strategy across Oracle RAC, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Aurora, and cloud-native storage platforms, supporting multi-terabyte workloads, high availability, disaster recovery, data integrity, and performance optimization
Define patterns for raw and processed data management using cloud-native object storage such as Amazon S3 and integration strategies between transactional systems and analytical platforms
Architect queueing and orchestration services that deliver job configurations from APIs to scalable computation environments
Lead the architectural design of computation engines that convert legacy SAS-based models into Python-based services running on scalable cloud platforms such as EMR, ECS, Kubernetes, or serverless compute
Define cloud-native analytics architectures leveraging platforms such as Amazon QuickSight, SageMaker, Cube.js, OpenSearch, and Elasticsearch, enabling embedded reporting, data quality validation, and stakeholder access
Establish microservices design principles emphasizing loose coupling, API-centric integration, stateless and stateful service separation, containerization, elastic scaling, and policy-driven resource management
Define containerization and orchestration standards using Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and cloud-native deployment services to ensure portability, resilience, and security compliance
Lead security architecture activities including authentication, authorization, encryption, secrets management, network segmentation, and alignment with federal security and compliance frameworks
Architect CI/CD and DevSecOps ecosystems integrating GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, CloudFormation, automated testing frameworks, and security scanning tools
Establish reference architectures, reusable design patterns, and technical standards to guide multiple development teams
Produce and maintain architecture artifacts including system context diagrams, logical and physical architectures, data flows, interface specifications, threat models, and operational architecture documentation
Conduct architecture reviews, design walkthroughs, and technical risk assessments to ensure solutions meet quality, security, and performance requirements
Collaborate with Census Bureau technical leadership, subject matter experts, and partner organizations to analyze enterprise requirements and align solution architectures to program objectives
Guide and mentor senior and mid-level engineers, providing architectural oversight, design coaching, and technical governance
Support application modernization initiatives, legacy transformation efforts, and cloud adoption strategies
Define observability and operational architecture standards covering monitoring, logging, alerting, performance management, incident response, and continuous improvement
Provide technical leadership for production systems, supporting root cause analysis, architectural remediation, scalability planning, and resilience improvements
Contribute to long-term technical roadmaps incorporating automation, advanced analytics, and AI/ML enablement
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems architecture, or enterprise application design, with demonstrated ownership of complex, large-scale platforms
Proven experience architecting cloud-native, microservices-based enterprise systems
Expert-level knowledge of RESTful API architecture, integration patterns, and API security best practices
Advanced proficiency in Java with strong working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript
Extensive experience designing enterprise data architectures using Oracle RAC, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Aurora, and cloud-native storage services
Demonstrated expertise in AWS cloud architecture including EC2, ECS, EMR, S3, RDS, Aurora, Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, and CloudWatch
Strong background in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
Extensive experience implementing CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines using GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, and CloudFormation
Proven experience establishing architectural standards, design governance, and technical best practices
Strong experience producing and presenting architecture documentation and technical briefings to executive and stakeholder audiences
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field preferred
Experience with OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, and cloud-based analytical platforms preferred
Experience designing data analytics, business intelligence, and AI/ML-enabled systems preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Education and Professional Training
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
Paid Holidays: 11 per year
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Disability Insurance
Company
ActioNet, Inc.
ActioNet, Inc., headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a CMMI®-DEV Level 4, CMMI®-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Cloud-based Solutions, Cyber Security and Agile Software Engineering.
1001-5000 employees
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