Software Architect

Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always".

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking a Software Architect to join our team in support of the US Army's Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

• Must be a US Citizen  
• Requires a Secret Clearance 
• Candidates must possess an IAT Level II Certification (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security Training, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC) equivalent or higher.
• Candidates must possess one of the following Microsoft CE: Azure Developer Associate, Power Platform Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, or Power Platform Solution Architect Expert.
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available) 

As a Software Architect, you will need to have technical expertise to design, oversee, and evolve complex software systems supporting web-based capabilities. This role is critical to driving application modernization, security compliance, and best software development practices that ensure resilient and scalable platforms aligned with customer standards and goals.

Join our dynamic team at a top-tier organization, where work-life balance and employee well-being take center stage. This exciting opportunity lets you contribute to cutting-edge projects while safeguarding our national security. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead software architecture and design for enterprise web applications, integrating modern frameworks while sustaining legacy codebases.
• Define software patterns, architecture standards, and coding practices to ensure maintainability, performance, and security.
• Translate functional requirements from stakeholders into technical architecture artifacts (e.g., UML diagrams, and interface control documents).
• Oversee software refactoring, API development, and modularization to support agile modernization and deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to implement secure coding practices and integrate RMF compliance and STIG controls.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines including continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment scripting.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Eight (8) years of software development experience with at least 3 years in a software architecture role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT Service Management, or other IT-related field. 
• IAT Level II Certification (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security Training, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC) equivalent or higher.
• Candidates must possess certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Power Platform Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, or Power Platform Solution Architect Expert to meet the new DoD 8140.03 guidelines.
• Experience with enterprise software architecture (monolithic to microservices transitions, could-native design).
• Knowledge of at least one major development stack (e.g., .NET, Java, Node.js).
• Experience with web technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs) and frameworks (Angular, React, or similar).
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube) and secure development methodologies.
• Familiarity with DoD Cybersecurity practices and software compliance requirements.

Preferred:  

• Active Secret Clearance.
• IAT Level III Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, etc.).
• Experience in DoD environments and understanding of secure coding practices.
• Experience with SharePoint customizations, Power Platform, or Azure services.
• Familiarity with Agile development and DevSecOps practices and workflows.
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Experience providing quality service and support for mission-critical systems and VIP end users. 
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. 

Additional Information

This position is contingent upon the successful acquisition of the government contract and the completion of ongoing negotiations. We anticipate these processes will be completed within the next several weeks, at which time interviews and offers will be extended upon successful contract award.

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.