Lead Architect

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bethesda, MDHerndon, VA
Salary: $246,500–$333,500 / yr
Posted: 71 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $189k

This role $290k

$127k most similar roles pay here $356k

This role pays more than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $163,047–$215,428 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $290k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Architect

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Lead Architect - TS/SCI with Polygraph serves as a key member of the software engineering team providing systems engineering services to ensure operational IT capabilities meet requirements for timeliness, accuracy, and security. This role involves collaborating with engineers and developers to specify, design, develop, test, and deploy end-state systems using scrum techniques within an AWS environment. Key responsibilities include designing Java Microservices, architecting data integrations via REST APIs, managing data ingestion from multiple sources, and overseeing production monitoring. The candidate must possess deep knowledge of AWS Cloud architecture, including Lambda and S3, along with familiarity with Azure, Google, and Oracle cloud offerings. Essential skills include project management, system design, and technical documentation. This role addresses the challenge of providing secure software systems across various fabrics to meet complex information demands.

Skills

AWS Java Microservices REST API AWS Lambda S3 Azure Oracle Cloud Scrum System Design Software Engineering Data Integration Web Services Cloud Architecture

What you'll do

Design and guide the implementation and maintenance of JAVA Microservices.
Architect data integration between systems using REST APIs.
Develop expert-level AWS data workflows utilizing Lambda, S3, and other cloud technologies.
Architect the ingestion and normalization of data from multiple diverse sources.
Coordinate the monitoring of applications in production environments.
Create technical documentation and briefing materials for program status reviews and control gates.
Lead the design of innovative software updates, testing processes, and debugging workflows.
Provide high-level advisory on software system designs and documentation.

What we're looking for

Must be a United States citizen.
Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Bachelor's Degree required.
15+ years of related experience.
Deep knowledge of AWS Cloud architecture and services.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate) certification.
Knowledge of Azure, Google, and Oracle cloud service offerings.
Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI with polygraph.

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