• Sr Systems Architect

    Koniag Government Services (Denver, CO)


    Sr Systems Architect

     

    Denver, CO, USA

     

    Req #417

     

    Thursday, May 29, 2025

     

    Koniag Emerging Technologies, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Software Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural direction supporting our federal client. The ideal candidate will bring extensive enterprise architecture experience, deep technical expertise, and proven leadership abilities in modern software development practices. This position requires a Public Trust Clearance. This position offers flexible remote work options with occasional on-site requirements.

     

    We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

     

    The Senior Software Architect will provide technical vision and leadership while designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions. Principal responsibilities include:

     

    + Designing and implementing enterprise-wide architectural solutions

    + Creating and maintaining technical roadmaps for systems and applications

    + Leading architecture design sessions and technical reviews

    + Establishing architectural standards, patterns, and best practices

    + Evaluating and recommending new technologies and frameworks

    + Overseeing system integration and cloud migration strategies

    + Ensuring architectural decisions align with business objectives

    + Mentoring development teams on technical best practices

    + Leading proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies

    + Collaborating with stakeholders to define technical vision

    + Providing technical oversight for multiple development teams

    + Ensuring compliance with federal security requirements

    + Managing technical debt and system modernization efforts

    + Facilitating Agile ceremonies and architectural discussions

    Required:

    + Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

    + 10+ years of software development experience

    + 5+ years of architecture experience

    + Current Scrum Master certification

    + Previous experience working with federal agencies

    + Demonstrated experience leading enterprise architecture initiatives

    Required Skills and Competencies:

    + Expert-level understanding of software architecture patterns and principles

    + Deep knowledge of cloud architecture and AWS services

    + Advanced experience with containerization and Kubernetes orchestration

    + Extensive experience with Java enterprise applications

    + Experience with Sprint Boot & Hibernate

    + Strong background in Angular and modern front end architectures

    + Expertise in microservices architecture and design

    + Experience with Apache SOLR for Search

    + Experience with event-driven architectures

    + Strong understanding of API design and management

    + Proficiency in security architecture and compliance

    + Expert knowledge of DevOps practices and tools

    + Experience with distributed systems design

    + Strong system integration experience

    + Excellence in technical leadership and mentoring

    + Superior communication and presentation skills

    + Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance

    + Experience architecting solutions for federal agencies

    Desired Skills and Competencies:

    + Experience with domain-driven design

    + Expertise in data architecture and analytics

    + Background in zero-trust architecture

    + Knowledge of federal security frameworks (FISMA, NIST)

    + Experience with event sourcing patterns

    + Familiarity with Department of Interior systems

    + Background in high-availability system design

    + Knowledge of federal enterprise architecture frameworks

    + Experience with performance optimization

    + Understanding of AI/ML architecture patterns

    + Expertise in scalability and reliability engineering

    Additional Responsibilities:

    + Lead architecture and code review

    + Develop architecture governance processes

    + Create architecture documentation and diagrams

    + Evaluate vendor solutions and technologies

    + Provide architectural guidance across multiple projects

    + Establish metrics for architectural success

    + Guide teams in architectural decision-making

    + Ensure compliance with enterprise standards

    + Participate in capacity planning and scaling decisions

    + Lead technical risk assessment efforts

    + Contribute to strategic technology planning

    + Mentor and develop other architects

     

    This position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the technical direction of mission-critical federal systems while working with cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and leadership abilities to drive architectural excellence across the organization.

     

    Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

     

    The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

     

    _Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit_ _www.koniag-gs.com_ _._

     

    _Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352_

    Other details

    + Job Family Software and Systems Development

    + Job Function Systems Architect

    + Pay Type Salary

    + Denver, CO, USA

     

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