Application Architect Jobs in Mclean, VA
System One
$170000 - $190000
Bethesda, MD
While the Senior Application Architect partners closely with cloud, operations, data, and cybersecurity teams, the primary accountability is for application architecture and application design decisions, including ownership of RESTful services and application integration strategy from concept through implementation and long-term evolution. The Senior Application Architect works closely with engineering teams, product owners, operations, and security to design and guide the implementation of modern, reliable, and well-integrated application solutions.
Sparks Group
$80 - $95
Washington, DC
Job Summary/Company: The Senior Enterprise Application Architect is responsible for assisting the USAC Information Technology team with creating solutions and validating technology architecture for upcoming prioritized projects. Responsibilities: Collaborate with internal and contractor teams to evaluate existing systems, processes, and workflows to identify areas of improvement.
Credence
McLean, VA
In this role, the Cloud Architect will manage IL4/IL5‑compliant cloud environments; support the migration and optimization of major DLA systems, which collectively serve more than 250,000 government users; implement Infrastructure‑as‑Code and automation to streamline deployments; ensure compliance with DoD security requirements; and deliver ongoing operational support that enhances DLA’s logistics, procurement, and contingency mission readiness. Credence has an immediate need for a Cloud Architect to support our contract with the DLA Enterprise Sourcing, Medical and Contingency (ESMC) portfolio, providing secure cloud hosting, modernization, and sustainment for mission‑critical applications within AWS GovCloud and AWS Secret Regions.
Credence
$150000 - $180000
McLean, VA
The candidate will act as a technical lead and translator, working across legacy codebases, modernization tools, and modern engineering teams to ensure accurate business logic extraction, successful code conversion, and validated operational outcomes. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations.
Cognizant
Reston, VA
As an Appian Principal Architect, you will make an impact by leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Appian solutions that drive process automation, operational efficiency, and intelligent decision-making. You will be a valued member of the Digital Process Automation team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and delivery teams across Finance & Accounting functions.
PEAK Technical Staffing
$31.98 - $59.83
Washington, DC
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s with 2 years of software development experience with Python, including building and troubleshooting AWS Lambda functions. The focus will be on conversation flow design, Amazon Connect integrations, AI service orchestration, generative AI safety, and the creation of supporting APIs and data pipelines to improve customer experience through intelligent automation.
Cognizant
Reston, VA
About the role As an Appian Principal Architect, you will make an impact by leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Appian solutions that drive process automation, operational efficiency, and intelligent decision-making. You will be a valued member of the Digital Process Automation team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and delivery teams across Finance & Accounting functions.
The Computer Merchant, LTD.
$85 - $88
Washington, DC
While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. As the Enterprise Architect for Cloud Services you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the organization's cloud architecture, ensuring that it aligns with business objectives, IT strategies, and industry best practices.
SiloSmashers
Arlington, VA
Demonstrated expertise in enterprise software design, system integration, and cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov). The Application Architect will support DHS CISA in designing, integrating, and modernizing mission-critical applications.
SiloSmashers
Arlington, VA
Demonstrated expertise in enterprise software design, system integration, and cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov). The Application Architect will support DHS CISA in designing, integrating, and modernizing mission-critical applications.
Peraton
$135000 - $216000
Woodlawn, Maryland
The Application Architect will play a critical role in ensuring smooth and effective technical solutions to include maintenance of current systems, enhancements, and major modernization efforts at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The ideal candidate will manage all activities related to the design and structure of the customer relationship management (CRM) application, which includes all tasks related to the definition of the overall system architecture.
Tria Federal
Woodlawn, MD
This role partners closely with the Program Manager, Product Managers, and stakeholders to shape product strategy, define technical direction, and ensure delivery aligns with mission outcomes, user needs, and long-term platform sustainability. The ideal candidate balances hands-on architectural expertise with product and program-level thinking, serving as a trusted technical advisor who translates business objectives into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
Prison Fellowship
Leesburg, VA
We believe that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary atoning death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead and ascended to heaven where, as truly God and truly man, He is the only mediator between God and man. Prison Fellowship® is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity.
Addison Group
$163000 - $205000
Washington, DC
Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing data improvements to achieve business goals, maintaining application and data roadmaps, coordinating dependencies, setting priorities, conducting Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies, managing risks, and supporting data architecture objectives. Collaborate with engineering staff and cross-functional teams to identify and recommend technical direction for a multi-account, multi-region, highly available, and automated AWS infrastructure.
Software Guidance & Assistance
$75 - $82
Tysons, VA
This role focuses on establishing security frameworks, conducting architecture reviews, developing security baselines, and leading strategic security initiatives that have broad impact across the organization. Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Nationwide IT Services
Alexandria, VA
Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Lead Application Engineer for a potential opportunity to:Lead the technical design and implementation of new microservices and APIs, ensuring Domain Driven Design principles. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.
TekSynap
$90000 - $140000
Washington, Washington, DC
Additional Job Information: TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
Accenture Federal Services
Washington, DC
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:$92,700—$105,100 USDWhat We BelieveAs a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland.
SGA Inc.
Tysons, VA
This role focuses on establishing security frameworks, conducting architecture reviews, developing security baselines, and leading strategic security initiatives that have broad impact across the organization. Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Barrow Wise Consulting
undefined, DC
Translate user behavior into structured elements, attributes, process workflows, user scenarios, storyboards etc. for Enterprise information systems - PeopleSoft, Maximo, Kronos, Hyperion, Hastus, Trapeze, etc. Apply experience in leading, managing, architecting, designing, installing, configuring administering the Enterprise Architecture tools and technology platform.
ConsultNet
Rockville, MD
As a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions, our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and managed services both onshore and nearshore. Celebrating more than 25 years of partnership with a diverse client base, we've crafted rewarding opportunities for our consultants, fostering high-performing teams that deliver impactful results.
Allegis Group
$138100 - $207100
Hanover, Maryland
The Platform Architect thrives in a fast-paced, agile, product-driven environment, leading a team of senior-level Domain Architects to define platform strategy, build architectural runway, and guide Product, Operating Company, and IS stakeholders toward business-critical outcomes. This role requires significant experience defining and implementing enterprise grade, global-scale architectures for critical business systems and is a recognized strategic leader within the organization responsible for orchestrating a complex multi-technology front office ecosystem.
Diverse Linx
Reston, VA
Deep hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud platforms (GCP, Azure). Proficient in IaC, scripting (Python, Bash), and CI/CD pipelines.
Alarm.com
Tysons, VA
We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. You'll play a hands‑on, influential role in shaping how we build secure software across a diverse ecosystem—including mobile apps, cloud services, on‑prem systems, IoT devices, and emerging AI‑powered features.
CSV-TAUREAN
Alexandria, VA
OverviewProvides application architecture expertise to analyze, maintain, and optimize enterprise applications. Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT or 5 years equivalent IT experience.
Diligent Consulting Inc
undefined, DC
Familiarity with Single Sign-On mechanisms, authentication protocols, user provisioning systems, and segregation of duties frameworks is preferred to design and implement a security infrastructure that meets the stringent requirements of our DoD client. Develop and deploy security solutions for user provisioning and fielding to large groups of end-users, ensuring alignment with the program's deployment/fielding plans.
Informatic Technologies Inc
Washington, DC
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy (including blue/green deployments), Bitbucket, Python CDK, and Terraform. 3. Set expectations that they are part of Agile team on which we need them to embrace self-management and self-organization in terms of their iteration commitments, capacity planning, capacity allocation, etc.
Incept Data Solutions, Inc.
Quito, VA
Engineering Leadership & Mentorship - Provide direct technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, frontend developers, and DevOps specialists, ensuring disciplined development practices and architectural consistency. Cross-Discipline Integration - Coordinate closely with specialists responsible for cybersecurity and data architecture to ensure their designs are fully integrated into the main software build.
Sarnova
Washington DC, DC
Your architectural decisions will directly impact scalability, data integrity, and user experience—enabling faster product delivery, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced connectivity for healthcare professionals and IoT-enabled devices. In this new role, the Software Architect will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL, while incorporating IoT concepts into enterprise solutions.
Peraton
$135000 - $216000
Herndon, Virginia
Demonstrated expertise in microservices/monolith design, API/Integration patterns, cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP), data architectures, CI/CD/DevSecOps, and secure design practices. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Serco
Andrews AFB, MD
Serco manages all aspects of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) for the NexGen IT program including requirements definition, development, testing, upgrades, enhancements, and troubleshooting and supports all infrastructure for the installations. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations.
Noblis
$120700 - $188725
Reston, Virginia
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. You'll architect enterprise-scale systems across multi-enclave environments (unclassified through sensitive compartmented), building both rapid prototypes and hardened production applications that directly support operational requirements.
10Pearls - United States
Tysons, VA
As an end-to-end digital partner, 10Pearls helps businesses create transformative digital products incorporating emerging technologies and utilizing our broad expertise in product management, UI/UX, cloud architecture, software development, data science, cybersecurity, and quality assurance. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List for the last four years and awarded the #1 Most Diverse Midsize Company in Greater Washington by the Washington Business Journal, we leverage the passions and intelligence of our people to ensure we deliver solutions that meet and exceed our clients' needs. .
CEDENT
undefined, MD
Title: Senior Software Developer/Architect – Telecom & Cloud-Native SystemsWe are seeking a Senior Software Developer/Architect with expertise in Telecom, cloud-native architectures, and modern software development methodologies to join our team. This role is part of a team responsible for the platform, infrastructure, and networking of Comcast’s Next-Generation Access Network, managing server racks, networking gear, and the full software stack that powers them.
HireTalent
McLean, VA
This role focuses on establishing security frameworks, conducting architecture reviews, developing security baselines, and leading strategic security initiatives that have broad impact across the organization. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, architectural thinking, and leadership to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle.
Soft Tech Consulting
$145000 - $160000
Suitland, MD
Experience in developing strategy for enterprise-wide methodology or tool implementation or planning and implementing enterprise technology changes in all layers of the architecture including front end, middle tier and backend technologies and tools. Develop and implement cloud migration strategy which increases efficiency, provides on time press release capability, scalability, sustainability, security, privacy, traceability, maintainability and in long run helps to reduce cost.
inSync Staffing
Washington,, DC
The Software Architect will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and optimization of enterprise application architectures supporting mission-critical government systems. Design and ensure seamless integration of applications across platforms and systems, ensuring interoperability, scalability, security, and high availability.
TEEMA
$69 - $84.5
Washington, DC
We’re seeking a Salesforce Health Cloud Architect to lead the design and evolution of a high-impact platform that supports complex healthcare operations and drives meaningful outcomes. You’ll collaborate closely with development teams, administrators, and third-party partners, providing hands-on leadership across integrations, data strategy, and system design.
AppGate Cybersecurity, Inc.
Washington, DC
Public Cloud: Demonstrate architect-level design and implementation of security services within AWS (GovCloud), Azure (Government), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a specific focus on native networking (VPCs, VNets, Transit Gateways) and IAM policy enforcement. Architect level familiarity with network security solutions such as firewalls/next generation firewalls, network access control and VPNs, Logging / SYSLOG integration, IT Operations, IT Security Operations, SDWAN, WAN, and other Layer3/4 Network technology.
Analytica
undefined, DC
Experience designing, building, and implementing enterprise-class system architecture(s) and designing qualities across the enterprise that match business needs (e.g., reliability, performance, maintainability, scalability, security, and usability) on projects similar to the size, scope, and complexity of the work and environment described in the TOR. Possess five years’ experience in cybersecurity policies or information technologies related to DoW networks, classified networks, or communications systems in support of intelligence operations.
TLA-LLC
McLean, VA
Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps engineers, developers, and security professionals, and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff. · Cloud Platforms: Expert-level knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and a strong understanding of hybrid cloud environments.
OCT Consulting, LLC
$110000 - $150000
Washington, DC
You will work in a team that will be expected to provide support in the areas of change management and communications; strategic planning and analysis; business transformation and initiative management; process and performance improvement; and project management strategic planning, analysis, and governance. Execute targeted Structured Query Language (SQL), Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for Office and formatting updates to accommodate source-data changes and ad-hoc reporting needs.
Blue Ribbon Global Technologies
Washington, DC
With a focus on long-term scalability and innovation, you will design formal Conceptual and Solution Network Architectures, present to the Enterprise Architecture Review Council, and lead the technical evolution of large-scale, heterogeneous IT programs. We are looking for a seasoned expert who balances deep tactical engineering rooted in CCIE-level routing and switching with the strategic foresight to align IT initiatives with overarching business goals.
Unissant
Chantilly, VA
This role will lead the architecture, development, and deployment of agentic AI systems that autonomously orchestrate multi-step workflows, make intelligent decisions, and coordinate across enterprise platforms. Develop multi-agent coordination architectures enabling autonomous agents to collaborate, delegate tasks, and manage dependencies across complex federal workflows.
Chenega Corporation
Arlington, VA
Provide security architecture and engineering expertise across agency initiatives to ensure a secure enterprise encompassing internal systems, cloud services, and external/third-party service provider systems. The Senior Cybersecurity Architect provides expert-level security architecture and design support for the unique research and development ecosystem at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Analytica
Washington, DC
Experience architecting and enabling AI/ML capabilities within Databricks, including ontology-driven semantic models, knowledge graphs, graph analytics, and high-volume data integration to support advanced analytics and intelligent decision-making. This leader will drive strategy across big data analytics, data integration, self-service BI, AI/ML enablement, data governance, and knowledge graph capabilities, translating business needs into scalable, sustainable technical solutions.
Empower AI Inc.
Reston, Virginia
The ServiceNow Architect is a strategic, high‑impact technical leader responsible for shaping the design, architecture, and delivery of complex ServiceNow solutions that drive Empower AI’s growth pipeline. Working closely with solutioning, capture, delivery, and business development teams, this role ensures every solution is scalable, secure, mission‑aligned, and built for enterprise longevity.
Viasat, Inc.
$161000 - $255000
Germantown, Maryland
What you'll need: Typically requires 8+ years of related experience with commercial software development in building embedded systems software with a Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or 10+ years related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or 12+ years related experience without relevant degree. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $200,500.00- $300,500.00/ annually : At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience.
Amida Technology Solutions
Washington, DC
The successful candidate will work with a dedicated team to develop applications in support of a federal agency, including end-user reporting and analytics applications as well as platform monitoring and management tools. Work closely with government employees and other stakeholders to design solutions leveraging the agency's new cloud-based data platform, modernize their data infrastructure, and improve their data governance processes.
CNF Technologies Corp
Fort Meade, MD
The ideal candidate develops comprehensive technology roadmaps, reference architectures, and interface specifications tailored to cloud-native and hybrid environments, leveraging platforms such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Google Cloud Platform, and IBM Cloud. Position Description: CNF Technologies is seeking a Software/Cloud Architect to support the design and management of enterprise-level software architectures and cloud computing strategies in support of DoD mission requirements within highly secure, classified environments.