Lead Application Architect

Dev Technology Group Temple Hills , MD ( 20748 )

3 DAYS AGO

Full Time Lead Application Architect Job #1072 U.S. Citizenship is required Must be in person in Suitland, MD We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)–level Lead Application Architect to design and define the overall structure and framework of applications. 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 business and operations plans and governance. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation. May supervise others. What You\'ll Be Doing: Establish, document, andmaintain application architecture standards, patterns, and types prioritizing interoperability, reliability, availability, performance, scalability, extensibility, and security Develop andmaintaintools, processes, documentation, and templatesrequiredto manage the Application Architecture Develop, document, andmaintainsecure 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 architecture goals Create andmaintainapplication 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, andmaintain Concepts of Operations based on business requirements by application Develop, document, implement, andmaintain 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 FinOps procedures, including automated cost monitoring and optimization Participate in Engineering Working Group (EWG) reviews and other governance boards, providing technical recommendations Education and Experience 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) Certifications Certified Solutions Architect (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Professional) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) DevOps Certification Required Skills 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 Desired Skills Experience with application FinOps cost optimization and automated monitoring Familiarity withDevSecOpsCI/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 Our estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range. Who We Are Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management. As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy: Generous and flexible time-off policy Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV. 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