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We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.\nWe are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.\nLead Application Architect\nLocation: Suitland, MD (Hybrid)\nTerms: Full-time\nClearance/Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required\nSalary Range: $160-225k DOE\nTravel: 0-20%\nProject Description\nThis position supports Revolutional’s federal customer as part of an application transformation and modernization initiative.\nThis program is driving a large-scale transformation of systems into a data-centric, cloud-native ecosystem capable of supporting high-volume, near real-time data processing and advanced analytics. The work includes modernization of legacy applications, development of new cloud-native solutions, and implementation of DevSecOps and scaled Agile practices across the organization.\nThe core challenge: orchestrating complex, multi-contractor delivery while transforming both technology and operating models without disrupting mission-critical operations.\nPosition Description\nAs a Lead Application Architect at Revolutional, you will define and drive enterprise application architecture strategy across a complex portfolio of systems, teams, and modernization initiatives.\nYou will operate at the intersection of architecture, engineering, security, and delivery ensuring applications are scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards and mission outcomes. You will guide modernization efforts, enforce architectural governance, and coordinate across multiple vendors, technical teams, and stakeholders.\nThis role requires someone who can balance long-term architectural vision with practical execution, particularly in environments transitioning from legacy systems to open-source, cloud-native platforms.\nResponsibilities\nLead application architecture strategy and governance across enterprise modernization initiatives\nDefine and implement scalable, cloud-native application architectures using open-source technologies and modern integration patterns\nGuide modernization of legacy and on-premises systems into microservices-based and event-driven architectures\nDesign and support APIs, messaging systems, event streaming, and system-of-systems integrations\nSupport AI/ML-enabled application architectures, including model integration, deployment, and operationalization\nAlign application architectures with enterprise data strategies, including data governance, data quality, lifecycle management, and real-time processing\nSupport Census-style survey and data lifecycle systems, including data ingest, ETL pipelines, transformation, analytics, and dissemination workflows\nEnsure architectures align with federal security and compliance requirements including NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust, MFA, secure SDLC, and ATO support processes\nEnable DevSecOps practices through architecture supporting CI/CD automation, security validation, and infrastructure-as-code\nCollaborate across multiple contractors, engineering teams, architects, and stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment and interoperability\nLead architecture reviews, establish standards, and enforce best practices across delivery teams\nEnsure applications meet requirements for scalability, resiliency, high availability, observability, and operational performance\nMentor developers and architects while driving architectural consistency across teams\nTechnical Environment\nCloud-native environments (AWS, Azure)\nOpen-source frameworks and technologies (Java, Python, React, Node.js)\nContainerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)\nInfrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform)\nAPIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and messaging systems\nStreaming and messaging platforms (Kafka)\nDevSecOps and CI/CD toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, SonarQube)\nAgile delivery and collaboration tools (Git, Jira, Confluence)\nHigh-volume, near real-time enterprise data ecosystems\nWhat You Bring (Requirements)\nBaseline Requirements\nUS Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust\n15+ years of experience in application architecture, software engineering, or enterprise modernization initiatives\nProven experience leading application architecture across large-scale, distributed systems environments\nExperience operating within SAFe or scaled Agile delivery environments\nAbility to obtain and maintain a 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architecture across multi-team, multi-contractor delivery organizations\nCore Strengths\nStrategic thinker with the ability to translate mission and business requirements into scalable architectures\nStrong ownership mindset with accountability for architectural outcomes\nAbility to influence technical direction across teams and stakeholders\nStrong decision-making capabilities balancing modernization goals with operational realities\nEffective communication across engineering, architecture, security, and executive stakeholders\nNice to Have (Differentiators)\nCertified Solutions Architect (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Professional)\nCertified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or similar security certification\nDevOps or DevSecOps certifications\nExperience supporting statistical and other large-scale federal modernization programs\nExperience with large-scale event streaming, real-time processing, or enterprise analytics platforms\n#DICE #Linkedin\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nHere at Revolutional we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include: \nRecognized as a Top 20 \"Best Place to Work in Virginia\"\nRecipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion\nGreat Place to Work Certification for five years running\nA Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company\nA Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company \nInc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years\nTwo-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner\nVirginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification\nWe recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to\nTraditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans \n100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options \n100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance\n5% 401(k) company matching\nFlexible-schedules and teleworking options\nPaid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans\nPaid Parental Leave\nProfessional development and career growth opportunities \nTeam and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more! \nCheck out our Revolutional | LinkedIn to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career! \nRevolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. 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