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Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. Responsibilities The Cloud Software Architect will play a crucial role in transforming the CODIS proof of concept into a robust, production-grade cloud application, ultimately replacing the current client/server architecture. You will drive the technical vision, oversee migrations, ensure enduring interoperability between Classic and Cloud versions, and lead the development of scalable and secure cloud-native services supporting the forensic DNA community. • Active Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance) • Lead the evolution of the CODIS cloud application from a proof of concept to a production-ready platform. • Architect, design, and guide the migration of existing CODIS functionalities and datasets from the classic system to the cloud, maintaining operational interoperability throughout the transition. • Develop cloud-native components and microservices, ensuring best practices in scalability, security, deployment, and reliability. • Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps teams, stakeholders, and end users to translate requirements into effective cloud solutions. • Establish architectural standards, patterns, and reusable components for cloud application development. • Leverage container orchestration and management tools to deliver scalable application environments. • Ensure secure, reliable, and performant integrations between Classic and Cloud CODIS environments. • Advocate for and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code practices. • Oversee documentation, code reviews, system integration strategies, and mentor technical teams. Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in software architecture and full-stack development, including cloud migration projects. • Demonstrated success architecting scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native applications in mission-critical settings. • Familiarity with agile development methods and CI/CD best practices. • CODIS experience in government, law enforcement, or forensic/laboratory information systems. • Expertise with Azure DevOps 2022, Visual Studio 2022, and Git for Windows for cloud development workflows. • Advanced experience architecting and implementing solutions with Docker and Kubernetes. • Proficiency in microservices/API architecture and documentation using Swagger. • Experience implementing authentication/authorization solutions with Keycloak. • Familiarity with distributed messaging and streaming using RabbitMQ. • Knowledge of Linkerd (service mesh) and NGINX (as reverse proxy, load balancer, or ingress controller). • Front-end and full-stack web development using Blazor. • Experience integrating and operating search solutions such as Elasticsearch or OpenSearch. • Proficiency in .NET, C#, JavaScript, and Java (with SpringBoot framework) for developing cloud services and applications. • Proficient in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate infrastructure provisioning. • Hands-on experience developing and maintaining solutions in AWS cloud environments. • Strong comfort with Linux systems administration and automation. • Data interchange and modeling experience with XML/XSD and JSON. Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,800.00/Yr. - USD $216,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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