Software Architect

ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Software Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). This initiative is intended to modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CA’s customers. As part of the modernization program, the Software Architect will be responsible for providing architecture and development guidance across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements definition and prototyping, software design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.Roles and Responsibilities: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 a wide range of technologies, including 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.#DOSCSMQualificationsBasic Qualifications: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.Must be able to obtain or have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearance acceptable. Must be a US Citizen.Preferred Qualifications: 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.)Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-169442Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Secret