Software Architect, Lead

Software Architect, LeadThe Opportunity: 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 by developing 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 MACKnowledge 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 Secret clearanceBachelor’s degree in CS or Software EngineeringAbility to obtain a Security+, CISSP, or ISSAP Certification within 3 months of hire dateNice If You Have:Experience with programming languages Rust, Go, or Python Experience in DE and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Experience with ISRExperience developing whitepapers 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.CompensationAt 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 StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.SummaryLocation: Lexington Park, MDType: Full time