American Systems
Cloud Software Architect
Location
US-VA-Quantico
ID
2025-2711
Category
Consulting Services (Tech)
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
No
Clearance Required
Secret
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 Statement
AMERICAN 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 Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Location
US-VA-Quantico
ID
2025-2711
Category
Consulting Services (Tech)
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
No
Clearance Required
Secret
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 Statement
AMERICAN 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 Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status