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Must be a US Citizen

 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Architect to support our USCIS contract with a focus on automation, orchestration, and AIOps. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT operations, software development, and operational intelligence, and a proven record of delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex software systems that integrate automation, orchestration, and AIOps capabilities.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in identifying and implementing process improvements through intelligent automation tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and integration strategies.
• Ensure software solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with USCIS and federal IT standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and contribute to Agile development cycles.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to junior developers and team members.

• 5+ years of IT experience as a technical lead or SME in software development and system implementation.
• Ability to obtain USCIS EOD Suitability
• Demonstrated success in managing and deploying enterprise software development projects.
• Certification in at least one of the following areas:
• Software Development
• Automation and Orchestration (e.g. Red Hat Ansible)
• AIOps
  (or equivalent professional credential)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with government or federal agency contracts.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Python, UIPath).
• Familiarity with AIOps platforms and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, New Relic, Solarwinds, etc.).
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices (Preferably GitHub Actions).
• Understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

 

USD $114,693.12/Yr.

USD $191,155.20/Yr.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications.

The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.