Position Title: Software Architect
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity located in Dulles, VA or Springfield, VA
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead Architecture and System Design for complex web applications, both customer-facing and internal
- Remain hands-on as a developer, writing high-quality code and building world-class software products
- Guide development teams in writing clean, high-performance, maintainable code
- Design, develop, and support software including applications, database integrations, interfaces, and new feature enhancements
- Run planning meetings and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure projects meet business objectives and compliance standards
- Lead integration efforts on-site at a cleared TS/SCI facility (hybrid schedule: 40% on-site, 60% remote)
- Support testing and deployment of new products and features
- Participate in code reviews
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of relevant software development experience
- 2+ years of experience as a Team Lead or Lead Architect
- Strong proficiency as a Full Stack Software Developer, with deep expertise in C# (.NET Core) and JavaScript/TypeScript
- Proficient in Web Application and API Development
- Familiarity with Containerized Deployment, AWS, CI/CD Pipelines, and Hybrid Cloud/On-Prem Architectures
- DoD / Defense Industry experience
- Active TS/SCI Clearance required
- Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience architecting systems for Real-Time Data, High-Performance Visualization, and/or Distributed Computing
- Intelligence Community experience
- Consulting experience
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, reusability, and user-centric workflows in enterprise environments
Job Details:
- Direct Hire
- Location: Dulles, VA or Springfield, VA
- Salary Range: DOE
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.