Lead Application Architect

Lead Application Architect Job #1072  U.S. Citizenship is required  Must be in person in Suitland, MD We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)–level  Lead Application Architect to design and define the overall structure and framework of applications. This role provides technical and management leadership on major application architecture assignments,  establishing  standards, patterns, and types that prioritize interoperability, reliability, scalability, security, and other  DevSecOps  dimensions. The  Lead Application Architect develops secure multi-cloud application architectures and ensures alignment with business and operations plans and governance. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation.  May supervise others.   What You'll Be Doing:  Establish, document, and maintain  application architecture standards, patterns, and types  prioritizing interoperability, reliability, availability, performance, scalability, extensibility, and security   Develop and maintain tools, processes, documentation, and templates required to manage the  Application Architecture   Develop, document, and maintain secure  multi-cloud application architectures  using microservices, infrastructure as code, serverless computing, and containerization   Perform business and solution architecture activities to model requirements in alignment with architecture goals   Create and maintain application architecture artifacts and brief  governance boards  as requested by the Government   Perform reviews and assessments of current and proposed application architecture and provide recommendations that meet business needs   Develop, document, and maintain  Concepts of Operations  based on business requirements by application   Develop, document, implement, and maintain  API standards and best practices , including API management, discovery, security, and governance   Implement application lifecycle management practices aligned with  Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)  and API security requirements   Develop and maintain application architectures consistent with FinOps  procedures, including automated cost monitoring and optimization   Participate in  Engineering Working Group (EWG)  reviews and other governance boards, providing technical recommendations   Education and Experience   Bachelor’s degree  in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field   15+ years  of experience providing technical and management leadership on major application architecture assignments (SME level)   Certifications   Desired:   Certified Solutions Architect (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Professional)   Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)   DevOps Certification   Required Skills   Expert experience defining  application architecture standards, patterns, and reference architectures   Demonstrated ability to design secure  multi-cloud application architectures  (microservices, IaC, serverless, containerization)   Strong background in  API management  — design, security, discovery, and governance   Experience aligning application lifecycle management with  Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)   Experience developing Concepts of Operations and briefing architecture governance boards   Desired Skills   Experience with application FinOps cost optimization and automated monitoring   Familiarity with DevSecOps CI/CD and cloud-native best practices   Experience with large-scale federal modernization or System of Systems (SoS) programs   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing to senior Government stakeholders   Our estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.  Who We Are Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps  principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.     As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:    Generous and flexible time-off policy Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more   A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC,