Software Architect

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.