Software Architect, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton24 hours ago
Base Salary
$113k - $257k/yr
Responsibilities
- Define architecture for MATLAB-to-Python modernization programs.
- Design scalable, containerized systems with CI/CD automation.
- Lead development of standalone and cloud-deployable applications.
- Architect PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch data solutions.
- Guide engineering teams on design, implementation, and best practices.
- Ensure systems meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams and defining architecture standards.
- Experience modernizing MATLAB-based systems into Python-based platforms.
- Experience designing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
- Experience with React and Node.js for full-stack web applications.
- Experience with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
- Preferred experience includes standalone and cloud-native applications, Python scientific computing, modeling and simulation, algorithm-heavy systems, DevSecOps, observability, infrastructure as code, and AI-augmented or agentic development tools.
- A master’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Software Engineering is preferred.
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
- Full-time and part-time employees regularly working at least 20 hours per week may participate in benefit programs.
- The posting states that remote roles may occasionally require work at a Booz Allen or customer facility, hybrid roles require facility work according to leadership and role needs, and onsite roles are primarily performed at a customer facility.
Tech Stack
AWSAzureDockerElasticsearchGitHub ActionsGitLab CI/CDJenkinsKubernetesMATLABNode.jsPostgreSQLPythonReact
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About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton builds and integrates software, analytics, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions while providing engineering and consulting services, primarily for U.S. defense, intelligence, and civil government clients, with select commercial partnerships. Its business is largely government contracting and professional services delivering mission systems and cyber defense. Founded in 1914 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Booz Allen is a public company traded on the NYSE (ticker: BAH).