Product Architect

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

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Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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CACI is currently looking for a Product Architect with agile methodology experience to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia!

Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.

ASF programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial. You should have worked with or have a strong interest in agile software development practices and delivering deployable software in short sprints. 

Responsibilities:

As a technical lead for an agile team, you are responsible for all aspects of application architecture including, but not limited to, user interface, APIs, microservices, databases and infrastructure.  You’ll work to scale existing application to support additional DHS components and users.  Also working on the integration of modernized, enterprise-wide authentication and authorization services.

Responsible for:

• Maintain sound understanding of enterprise and program level architecture

• Liaison with business analysts to understand business needs and develop solutions that meet business needs and comply with enterprise and program level architecture and standards

• Present and evangelize the solution to architecture guilds and management

• Work with business analysts and scrum master to create implementation/development plan for new features/applications/solutions by developing epics and stories

• Participate in Agile ceremonies by leading in all technical aspects, including leading the platform demos to the Product Owner and all applicable stakeholders

• Collaborate with the SecDevOps team to onboarding new applications to the cloud-based infrastructure

• Evangelize the developed solution to team members and work with team members to breakup stories into tasks and assist in completion of tasks in timely fashion

• Motivating developers, testers and creating a space where they can ask questions and voice their concerns.

• Keep up to date with industry trends and developments

• Performs Architecture design and reviews as required, ensuring initiatives are aligned with future state

• Designing solutions in a Multi-Tenant Cloud Architecture that will support legacy .NET, Java, and COTS client/server applications

• Identifies risks, opportunities, compliance issues or other architectural concerns

• Active participation in Agile Scrum sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations and retrospectives and solution releases

• Develop product teams technical skills through mentoring, coaching, and peer reviews.

• Review Cybersecurity Assessments and Static Code Analysis of developed software to define remediation's and improve software quality.

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include but are not limited to:

  • 3 year check for felony convictions

  • 1 year check for illegal drug use

  • 1 year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud

• College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline.  Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of degree

• Professional Experience: at least seven (7) years related technical experience, with software design, development and implementation

• Professional experience operating within cross-functional teams and groups.

• Strong understanding of front-end (e.g. UI), middle-tier (e.g. APIs) and back-end (e.g. database) technologies designed, developed and deployed in a cloud native architecture.

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g. Java, C#, Python) is essential.

• Deep understanding of software architecture principles, patterns and design best practices.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and use of common managed services such as Kubernetes, Databases, Build / Deployment and Logging / Monitoring

• Knowledge of networking concepts and systems administration principles

Desired:

• Technical Certifications, such as AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, OCP Java, etc.

• Past experience managing the work of others such as other architects and developers

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: