About NSCG:
Founded in 2012, and based out of Fort Knox, Ky NSCG is a full-service Government contracting firm that supports contracts and consulting efforts on a national level. Through the combination of extensive DoD relationships, technical expertise, successful and ongoing contract past performance, creativity, and innovation, NSCG provides a value-based approach to clients and partners. NSCG works closely with the Military community to enable and staff talent throughout the United States and its territories using our corporate staff of Military Veterans and our commitment to excellence. NSCG's corporate leadership is comprised of Combat Military Veterans with a passion for serving others. This is exemplified by our innovative staffing and management model and our corporate policy of “people first”.
Overview:
NSCG seeks a talented and experienced Software Architect to join their dynamic team. The Software Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying software solutions that are tailored to our clients' specific requirements. This position necessitates a thorough understanding of software architecture concepts, substantial expertise with enterprise-level projects, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality results.
Key responsibilities:
Requirement Analysis
- Meet with stakeholders to collect and analyze project needs.
- Translate business requirements into technological specs and architecture.
Architectural Design
- Create high-level, detailed design documentation.
- Create system architectural diagrams and flowcharts.
- Determine the general architecture and design patterns.
Technology Selection
- Evaluate and choose relevant technologies, frameworks, and tools.
- Ensure compatibility with current systems and future scalability.
Project Planning
- Define project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain an architectural plan and timeline.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure that architecture aligns with project plans.
Collaboration & Communication
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as developers, testers, and operations.
- Share architectural decisions and strategies with stakeholders and team members.
- Facilitate architectural discourse and decision-making procedures.
Technical Leadership
- Offer direction and mentorship to development teams.
- Review and approve modifications to the code and design.
- Ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
Prototyping and proof of concept (PoCs)
- Create prototypes and proof-of-concept models to validate architectural methods and technology.
- Iterate designs based on user feedback and technical feasibility.
Implementation Oversight
- Oversee the implementation of architectural plans.
- Maintain consistency with the established architecture and design patterns.
- During the development phase, resolve technical challenges and suggest solutions.
Performance and Scalability
- Create systems with optimal performance and scalability.
- Perform performance testing and optimization.
- Identify and address potential bottlenecks and scalability difficulties.
Security & Compliance
- Ensure that architectural designs meet security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implement security best practices and perform security assessments.
Documentation
- Maintain extensive architectural documentation.
- Record architectural decisions, system setups, and technical specifications.
Quality Assurance
- Collaborate with QA teams to develop testing strategies and requirements.
- Perform architectural reviews and code quality inspections.
Continuous Improvement.
- Stay informed on industry trends, upcoming technology, and best practices.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance architectural processes and approaches.
Risk Management
- Identify and manage architectural risks.
- Create contingency plans and conduct risk assessments.
- Post-implementation Support
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related discipline. Master's degree is preferable.
- Proven expertise as a Software Architect or a related function, with a solid track record of successful projects.
- Extensive expertise building and executing large-scale, enterprise-grade software solutions.
- Deep understanding of software development approaches, including agile and DevOps practices.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make decisions under duress.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to influence and interact with a wide range of teams and stakeholders.
- Expertise in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or others.
- Experience in database management systems, SQL, and data modeling.
- Excellent understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (Angular, React).
- Experience with cloud computing systems, particularly AWS or Azure.
- Experience with microservices architecture, API design, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Skills:
- Advanced understanding of architectural design patterns and principles.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, as well as the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proven ability to manage numerous projects concurrently while meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of cybersecurity ideas and techniques.
Certifications:
Clearance:
- Must have an active secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $170,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- CompTIA Security+ (Required)
Security clearance:
Work Location: Remote