Solution Architect

Paradyme Management is a rapidly growing government technology leader that puts service first, for its customers, its team and the communities it supports. Paradyme harnesses DevSecOps and Agile development processes to deliver exceptional results for digital transformations. With headquarters office in Tysons Corner, VA, Paradyme’s award-winning culture sets it apart through its team’s deep commitment to service and collaboration with its customers, each other and the community. Learn more at www.paradyme.us .

The Architect shall manage the development teams in the design, development, and deployment of software and application updates and new developments. The Architect is responsible for translating the needs of end users into technical requirements that the development team can then implement. Additionally, the Lead Developer/Tech Lead is expected to provide technical leadership to the development team that leads to successful project delivery.

The Architect will lead a team responsible for the following:

• Design, develop, enhance, debug, and implement software.
• Implementation and development of large multi-tier API / web services, data integrations and related web applications
• Advise customer on understanding of API / web service architectures and concerns - Microservices, SOA, security, high availability, load, performance, encryption etc…
• Troubleshoot production problems related to software applications.
• Research, test, build, and integrates enhancements or new products based on client requirements.
• Design and develop new major software products or major enhancements to existing software.
• Prepare and provide software-related documentation.
• Provide status reports for ongoing work.
• Coordinate and addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms
• Consult with project teams and end users to identify application requirements.
• Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related discipline
• 8-10+ years’ experience in software development and applications programming
• Experience with AWS and Azure Cloud providers
• Experience with various Databases:
  • NoSQL Databases
  • AWS RDS / Azure SQL Databases
  • Relational
• Data Modeling experience
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies or best practices
• Proven experience leading a development team
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C#, VB, and/or Python programming languages
• Experience meeting with executives and / or business leads to gather, document, and analyze system specifications and requirements

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum practitioner (Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, or Certified Scrum Developer)
• Experience using and developing RESTful APIs using JSON, RSS, NewsML and other API formats.
• Experience using and developing SOAP Webservices APIs using XML formats.
• Experience with event-based and message-driven distributed systems
• Knowledge of data stores and related topics - NoSQL and RDBMS - 
• Experience with dependency management, build & release and automation tools 

California Pay Range: 175K - 220K

Physical Requirements: These are the essential physical requirements needed to successfully perform the job.

• Sedentary work.
  • Requires sitting up to 8 hours per day.
  • May require lifting up to 5 pounds unassisted.
  • Fine repetitive motor skills with hands, wrists, and fingers in coordination with eyes.
• Hearing, speaking, and vision: Adequate to perform job duties and communicate in person, via video, and telephone. Includes reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Other: Work may be performed in an office environment, which may involve frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times.

Paradyme Management, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Paradyme will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Rose Luczak, Director of People Operations at rose.luczak@paradyme.us or at (571) 289-0548

Paradyme Management Inc. is a consulting organization that aligns information technology and business processes to drive measurable results. As an organization, Paradyme focuses on providing exceptional customer service to its clients, welcomes every employee into an atmosphere rich in collaboration and saturated in culture. Paradyme employs smart, dedicated, and driven employees who not only embody the mission and vision of Paradyme, but aid in supporting and strengthening organizational culture overall.

Paradyme is a federal contractor and an EEO and an Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy-related disability, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, personal appearance, occupation, citizenship, veteran or military status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.