Application Architect - Expert

Date Posted:

2024-06-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

You have been redirected to RTX's career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you'll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

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Nightwing is seeking an Application Architect to work in a dynamic, high-profile office located in Herndon, VA. The Application Architect will be responsible for assisting in the development and management of the software architecture within the division and may be required to provide guidance to program-level software architects. This person will also serve as a direct interface to the client during important reviews, briefings, and technical exchange/demos. The communication and collaboration with the client as well as with other engineering disciplines is required to ensure the application architectures support the client program's needs. The Application Architect will lead the analysis of issues that directly affect the software architecture and potentially the hardware architecture. The successful candidate will have a systems level approach to resolving complex programs and the ability to convince leadership that the proposed solution is best for the mission (including program cost and schedule as well as the technical solution). The individual will work with client executives in the development of CONOPS for new systems, providing strategic input and planning for applications architecture and design. He/She will assist in the tracking of key roadmaps and deliverables.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 11 years of software development experience

• Prior experience as a software architect

• Strong understanding of architecture design principles and governance

• Prior experience developing requirements, defining system interfaces, and supporting system level integration

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Experience with software architecture tools and techniques

• Experience with a variety of messaging and communication protocols

• Ability to create an architectural vision, communicate the vision, and map out a plan to execute towards the vision

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to decompose, document, and communicate architecture rationale, approach, design and governance

• Possess an understanding of Digital Engineering principles including Model Based System Engineering and DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate the client, all levels of management and with individual contributors on the program team

• Ability to work across disciplines to find balanced approaches to technical issues

• Deep technical knowledge of the IT Development stack and DEVOPS Pipeline for key production systems running on the client infrastructure

• Expertise in the client's security accreditation process

Required Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics or STEM related field.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience architecting, designing, developing, and testing data management systems

• Prior experience porting existing software to new platforms and architectures

• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies

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Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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