Lead Application Architect
Core
Lead application architecture strategy and governance for enterprise modernization initiatives, guiding the transformation of legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native microservices and event-driven platforms.
Role type
Senior IC application architect (enterprise modernization & cloud-native)
Builds
Scalable, cloud-native architectures, microservices-based platforms, event-driven systems, and AI/ML-enabled application integrations.
Domain
Federal technology, enterprise modernization, cloud-native systems, AI/ML integration
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Application architecture, distributed systems design, cloud-native architecture, microservices, event-driven architecture, API design, DevSecOps, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, secure SDLC, federal compliance frameworks, system-of-systems integration, data lifecycle management, mentorship
Preferred skills
AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Professional Solutions Architect certification, CCSP or similar security certification, DevOps/DevSecOps certification, large-scale federal modernization program experience, event streaming, real-time processing, enterprise analytics platforms
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Java, Python, React, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Kafka, CI/CD tools, Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab
Responsibilities
Lead application architecture strategy and governance across enterprise modernization initiatives. Define and implement scalable, cloud-native architectures using open-source technologies. Guide the modernization of legacy systems into microservices-based and event-driven architectures. Design and support APIs, messaging systems, and system-of-systems integrations. Support AI/ML application architectures, including model integration and deployment. Align application architecture with enterprise data strategies and governance. Ensure architectures meet federal security and compliance requirements. Enable DevSecOps through architecture supporting CI/CD automation. Coordinate with contractors, engineering teams, and stakeholders. Lead architecture reviews and establish standards. Mentor developers and architects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
