Lead Software Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dayton, OH
Salary
$112,800–$257,000 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Architect

As a Software Architect, Lead, you will define and drive the end-to-end architecture for modernizing MATLAB-based algorithms into scalable Python-based applications. You will lead the design of containerized, cloud-ready systems featuring automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for both standalone and distributed environments. Your daily responsibilities include building a modern engineering ecosystem that integrates scientific computing, web technologies, and enterprise data platforms while guiding engineering teams on best practices. The role requires expertise in Python, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch to develop production-grade software solutions. You will utilize tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure within a DevSecOps framework. This position specifically addresses the technical challenge of transitioning complex analytical workflows into robust systems while ensuring performance, security, and scalability requirements are met for algorithm-heavy systems.

What you'll do

  • Define and drive the end-to-end architecture for modernizing MATLAB-based algorithms into scalable Python applications.
  • Design containerized, cloud-ready systems using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Develop automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for standalone and distributed environments.
  • Architect data solutions utilizing PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch for search and analytics.
  • Translate complex analytical workflows into production-grade software solutions using modern architecture patterns.
  • Implement DevSecOps practices and integrate AI-assisted development tools into the engineering workflow.
  • Guide engineering teams on technical design, implementation standards, and best practices.
  • Ensure all systems meet strict performance, security, and scalability requirements.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams and defining architecture standards.
  • Experience leading modernization of MATLAB-based systems into Python-based platforms.
  • Experience designing CI/CD pipelines using tools like 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 for relational data design and Elasticsearch for search and analytics.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, and willingness to take a polygraph exam are required.

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