Senior Software Architect

Job Title: Senior Software Architect

Location: Tysons Corner, VA

Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout Sky Solutions

Key Responsibilities: Lead the overall software architecture and technical solution design for enterprise case management applications. Define and maintain application architecture, technology standards, design patterns, and architectural best practices. Provide technical direction across application development, integration, modernization, and deployment workstreams. Design scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions leveraging Pega and complementary technologies. Oversee the integration of Pega applications with enterprise systems, APIs, databases, and external services. Collaborate with program leadership, product managers, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical architecture. Evaluate technology options and recommend appropriate architectural approaches based on business, technical, security, and performance requirements. Establish architecture governance, conduct design reviews, and ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards. Guide development teams on application design, coding standards, reusability, performance optimization, and technical implementation. Ensure solutions align with federal security, compliance, privacy, and cloud architecture requirements. Support application modernization, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD automation, and cloud-based deployment strategies. Identify architectural risks, technical dependencies, and opportunities for modernization and optimization. Mentor technical leads, architects, and senior developers across the project.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.12+ years of experience in software engineering, enterprise application development, and solution architecture.5+ years of experience in enterprise-level software architecture or technical leadership roles. Strong experience designing and implementing complex, scalable, distributed enterprise applications. Experience with enterprise application architecture, microservices, API-driven architecture, and system integration. Strong understanding of application modernization, cloud architecture, security, scalability, and performance engineering. Experience with enterprise workflow automation, business process management (BPM), and case management solutions. Experience with Pega platform architecture and enterprise implementations is highly desirable. Strong understanding of Java/J2EE, REST APIs, SOAP services, databases, and modern application development frameworks. Experience with AWS, Azure, or other enterprise cloud environments. Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automated deployment practices. Excellent communication, technical decision-making, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Pega Platform, Pega Infinity, Pega Case Management, and Pega application architecture. Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) certification or Senior System Architect (SSA) certification. Experience supporting large-scale federal IT modernization programs, preferably within IRS or other government agencies. Familiarity with federal security and compliance frameworks, including FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP.Experience designing enterprise solutions involving complex business workflows, data integrations, and legacy system modernization. Experience leading architecture teams across multiple technical workstreams.

What We're Looking For: We are looking for a senior technical leader who can take ownership of the overall application architecture, provide strategic technical direction, work closely with program leadership, and ensure architectural consistency across the project. The ideal candidate should combine strong enterprise architecture expertise with practical implementation experience, particularly in large-scale case management and workflow automation environments.

Compensation: The expected compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $190,000 annually. Compensation is determined in good faith and may vary based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, clearance level, labor category alignment, contract requirements, work location, internal equity, and business needs. The posted range reflects the Sky's reasonable estimate at the time of posting and does not guarantee a specific salary or rate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contractual and business considerations. Sky Solutions Benefits & Culture at a Glance Healthcare & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs. Supplemental options like life insurance, disability, HSA/FSA available.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Starting at 15 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure. Plus 11 paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Professional Growth & Development: Annual education stipend. Access to thousands of online courses. Formal mentorship programs for career advancement. Inclusive Culture\"One Team” mentality focused on collaboration and belonging. Recognized as a Great Place to Work® for six years straight. ThanksVema ReddySky Solutions LLC