Software Architect, Lead

Your growth matters to us - explore our career development opportunities. BE EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED Connect with others in our people‑first culture and enhance our collective ingenuity. SUPPORT YOUR WELLBEING Learn how we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life. YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY Discover what to expect during your journey as a candidate with us. At a certain point, software and system design can start to look like clairvoyance. You’ve developed so many organization‑wide architectures that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technical challenge, but you can also anticipate future concerns. That’s because you’re a software architect who specializes in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Cloud services, modernization, and technical insertion. At Booz Allen, you can use those skills to improve the solution technology supporting the Navy and Marine Corps. On our team, you’ll translate your customer’s needs and future goals into a plan by developing and implementing effective solutions, durable software architectures with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering (DE) integration. You will architect products, strategies, and process improvements, establish specifications, and drive engineering discipline using DE automation. You’ll use the latest tools such as Came, GitLab, Jira or Confluence, M & S, and Agentic AI workflows, to design an effective solutions architecture for various clients. Your technical expertise will be vital as you lead the building of solution architecture into tangible software releases, cloud migrations, process improvements, and technical innovation using an Agile DE process. In this role, you’ll directly impact the organization and customers by supporting their transition to a DE workflow, designing solutions for their unique use cases that will support the warfighter. With your advanced technical expertise, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, you’ll guide a team that develops the best solutions for our customers. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 10+ years of experience developing software engineering architecture and implementation 5+ years of experience in the DoW, Navy, or aviation Experience with tech stack or languages, including SysML or UML, and object‑oriented programming languages such as C++, Java, or C# Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban, and IAC MAC Knowledge of cloud technologies, migration, and modernization Ability to lead and support RFPs in an IAC MAC environment Ability to lead or support technical solutioning across multiple opportunities or proposals simultaneously Bachelor’s degree in CS or Software Engineering Ability to obtain a Security+, CISSP, or ISSAP Certification within 3 months of hire date Nice If You Have: Experience with programming languages Rust, Go, or Python Experience in DE and Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Experience with ISR Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Work Model Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility. If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr