Application Architect

Job Description

Application ArchitectLocation: 100% onsite – Bethesda, MDClearance: Active Public Trust required

Overview:

NetImpact Strategies is seeking an Application Architect to lead modernization and cloud transformation efforts for a federal agency. This role focuses on legacy system redesign, cloud-native architecture, secure development, and technology evaluation in a fast-paced Agile/DevSecOps environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee modernization of legacy systems into Python/Django and other modern frameworks.
• Design and implement cloud-native applications using AWS services like Lambda, EC2, S3, and CloudFormation.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies including static site generators, search platforms (Solr, Watson), and COTS/open-source tools.
• Develop secure, automated systems for API credential management and authentication integration (PIV/Active Directory).
• Lead DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives for continuous delivery and operational efficiency.
• Develop semantic web and Linked Data applications, including MeSH RDF integration using Java/Spring.
• Mentor junior developers and collaborate across teams to align architecture with business and security goals.
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Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical field.

• Proven experience with full-stack development using Python/Django, Java/Spring, and related frameworks.

• Deep expertise in AWS architecture and services, cloud-based development, and automation tools.

• Knowledge of semantic web technologies, search integration (Solr/Watson), and MeSH terminologies.

• Strong background in Agile/DevSecOps methodologies with excellent communication and documentation skills.

About Us

Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays
• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019 & 2020!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").