Software Development Architect
Steampunk.com, Mc Lean, VA, United States
Overview
As a
Software Development Architect,
you will work with our growingDevSecOpspractice evaluating,identifying, and developing complex software solutions usingcloud-native services, APIs, andmicros-service solutions within an AI-enabled software development environment.
We are looking forcandidates with experiencewith8-10years experiencewriting software using AgileandDevSecOpsmethods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.
Contributions
Responsibilities include:
Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems
Understand the needs of stakeholders and convey this to other developers
Write and debug code for innovative software solutions
Troubleshoot software quality,security,and reliability issues
Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
Automate unit and functional tests
Test and examine code written by others and analyze results
Evaluate,identify,and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
Identifytechnical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and 'fixes'
Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)
Document software code, features, and training guides
Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
Leverage virtualization and containerization tooptimizeand modernize software systems
Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
Engineer and implement solutions andproviderecommendations for continuous improvement for the servicesprovided
Qualifications
Required:
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years total experience
8+years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages
Demonstrated experience developing applications using .NET and Angular
8+years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
5+years of experience with cloud platforms (i.e.AWS, Azure, or GCP)
5+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or Travis CI
Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Experience implementing automated testing frameworks, including unit testing
Preferred:
Certifications:
Cloud Practitioner
AWS Solution ArchitectProfessional
Azure Developer Associate
Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools and machine learning-based code generation platforms to accelerate secure software delivery pipelines across cloud-native environments
Proven ability to integrate AI-powered code generation and testing tools into software delivery workflows, mentoring teams on improving productivity and code quality using emerging AI technologies
5+ years of application development experience in an Agile environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
About
steampunk
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,000 to $225,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a
Change Agent
in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our
Human-Centered delivery methodology
, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an
employee owned company
, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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Job Location
US-VA-McLean
Posted Date
1 week ago
(4/17/2026 11:43 AM)
Job ID
7659
Clearance Requirement
Public Trust
As a
Software Development Architect,
you will work with our growingDevSecOpspractice evaluating,identifying, and developing complex software solutions usingcloud-native services, APIs, andmicros-service solutions within an AI-enabled software development environment.
We are looking forcandidates with experiencewith8-10years experiencewriting software using AgileandDevSecOpsmethods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.
Contributions
Responsibilities include:
Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems
Understand the needs of stakeholders and convey this to other developers
Write and debug code for innovative software solutions
Troubleshoot software quality,security,and reliability issues
Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
Automate unit and functional tests
Test and examine code written by others and analyze results
Evaluate,identify,and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
Identifytechnical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and 'fixes'
Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)
Document software code, features, and training guides
Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
Leverage virtualization and containerization tooptimizeand modernize software systems
Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
Engineer and implement solutions andproviderecommendations for continuous improvement for the servicesprovided
Qualifications
Required:
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years total experience
8+years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages
Demonstrated experience developing applications using .NET and Angular
8+years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
5+years of experience with cloud platforms (i.e.AWS, Azure, or GCP)
5+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or Travis CI
Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Experience implementing automated testing frameworks, including unit testing
Preferred:
Certifications:
Cloud Practitioner
AWS Solution ArchitectProfessional
Azure Developer Associate
Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools and machine learning-based code generation platforms to accelerate secure software delivery pipelines across cloud-native environments
Proven ability to integrate AI-powered code generation and testing tools into software delivery workflows, mentoring teams on improving productivity and code quality using emerging AI technologies
5+ years of application development experience in an Agile environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
About
steampunk
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,000 to $225,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a
Change Agent
in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our
Human-Centered delivery methodology
, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an
employee owned company
, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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Job Location
US-VA-McLean
Posted Date
1 week ago
(4/17/2026 11:43 AM)
Job ID
7659
Clearance Requirement
Public Trust