Software Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Dayton, OH
Salary: $112,800–$257,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Sep 23, 2026
Nearby: 57 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $185k

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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 742 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 730 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Architect, Lead

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As a Lead Software Architect, you will join a dynamic engineering team to modernize MATLAB-based algorithms into scalable Python applications, driving the design of containerized, cloud-ready systems with automated CI/CD pipelines. Your day-to-day responsibilities include defining architecture for complex analytical workflows, designing scalable data solutions using PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch, and guiding teams on best practices in DevSecOps and AI-assisted development tools. You will need 8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams, modernizing MATLAB to Python platforms, and expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, React, Node.js, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. This role integrates scientific computing, web technologies, and enterprise data platforms at scale, addressing critical business challenges through robust, production-grade software solutions.

Skills

Python Docker Kubernetes PostgreSQL Elasticsearch AWS Azure GitHub Actions GitLab CI Jenkins React Node.js CI/CD DevSecOps Infrastructure as Code

What you'll do

Define architecture for converting MATLAB-based algorithms to Python applications.
Design scalable systems with automated CI/CD pipelines and containerization.
Lead development of standalone and cloud-deployable applications using Kubernetes.
Architect data solutions integrating PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
Ensure software meets performance, security, and scalability requirements.

What we're looking for

8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams and setting architecture standards.
Proven ability to modernize MATLAB-based systems into Python platforms.
Expertise in designing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
Proficiency in PostgreSQL for relational data design and Elasticsearch for analytics.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure for scalable solutions.

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