Apply Description NexGen Data Systems is hiring for a Software Architect supporting a government customer. The Software Architect will be responsible for designing and developing new software products and/or major enhancements to existing software. Other responsibilities will include addressing problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. This position will require an independently motivated self-starter as the Software Architect is also responsible for project completion and performing feasibility analysis on potential future projects for management. This role is based out of either Fort Belvoir, VA OR Washington, D.C. Roles & Responsibilities * Responsible for planning and organizing a software system. * Dictate software coding standards and choose optimal tools for custom software development. * Help translate ideas into technical tasks and correctly distribute them to the development team. * Interact with clients, product managers, and developers to envision, model, and design the software solution. * Advocate clarity and transparency between the client and the team. * Perform regular code reviews to ensure the design quality and avoid overly complicated structures. * Hands-on work on prototype development, code contributions, or technological assessment. * Collaborate and mentor. Help the development team and enhance their knowledge. Other Duties: 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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements * Five (5) years relevant experience in planning, organization, and feasibility analysis of software systems. * Requires a profound knowledge of software functionality, performance, viability, scalability, comprehensibility, security, and technological constraints. * Secret or higher DoD security clearance is REQUIRED. * DoD 8140 compliant certification is REQURIED. * Outstanding organizational and time management skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities * Reliable with exceptional work ethic * Detail oriented with self-motivated attitude * Collaborative, team focus to support cohesive work team * Ability to handle competing priorities with high expectations in a team-oriented environment About the Company: NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients. Benefits: * Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents. * Company provides short and long term disability plans. * 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee's salary contributions to 401(K) plan. * Comprehensive training and development program. * 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.