Title:
Software Architect
This is contingency hire for a full-time position supporting a government agency in Northern Virginia. The Software Architect will serve as a bridge between enterprise technical architecture and mission requirements. The position will review individual system software architectures and designs. The architect is needed to identify specific business problems and then work alongside a team to create an integrated enterprise solution, that assures for seamless integration of all systems and shared components. The architect needs to have program management skills to ensure all key stakeholders all informed to ensure success in support of critical national security missions.
Job Duties:
Analyze current technologies used within the agency and determine ways to improve
Assess the business impact of technical choices
Document and monitor requirements needed to institute integrated enterprise solutions
Collaborate with IT professionals to ensure hardware is available and sufficient for project needs
Account for project challenges on constraints including risks, time, resources, and scope
Research current and emerging technologies and provide recommendations on adoption
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 16 years of experience specific to technical and programmatic integration or a related field
Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure
Experience in software engineering, design architecture, analyzing computer hardware and software solutions
Understanding of best practices regarding system security measures and business analysis techniques
Previous project management experience
Proven work experience as a Software Architect or similar role
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline (STEM)
Certifications in architecture or IT development
Desire Qualifications:
Knowledge of agency operating systems and databases
Cloud certification (Azure or AWS)
Experience in the use of Tableau, SharePoint, JIRA and Confluence
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related STEM field
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or its DoD equivalent or coursework
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
