Cisco Federal Software Architect 

United States, Maryland 

602096762

Application window is expected to close on 03/01/2025. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received

As an Engineering Architect you will lead a modest engineering team. You will work alongside the Program Leadership to lead and develop the current team into a high functioning team. Bring innovation and order to complex technical situations. Make core technical contributions to software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams outside of the W4G Program to design, implement, and advise on solutions that meet stakeholder and business needs.

• Partner with the Engineering Manager, Software Architect, and Portfolio Owner team to create, deploy, and continuously improve our portfolio of products in development and production environments
• Refine architectural decisions into designs. Communicate designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Address technical challenges and refine designs to meet user requirements
• Keep up to date with the latest methods and techniques in industry and collaborate with engineering leaders and engineers

• 7+ Years of experience working with cloud computing platforms and services, particularly with AWS
• 7+ Years of experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as Python, Ruby, or Go
• 5+ years experience automating application deployment processes, using tools and technologies such as Jenkins, Ansible, or Terraform
• 5+ years experience with CI/CD pipeline management, using platforms like GitLab CI and GitHub Actions
• Proven experience implementing and optimizing cloud-first DevOps practices, using cloud services and tools to enhance development, deployment, and operational efficiencies.

• Knowledge of TCP/IP and routing
• Capability to apply well-established enterprise standards, processes, and procedures to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of engineering projects
• Self-starter personality with a willingness to ask for forgiveness not for permission
• Extensive experience with IaC, with an emphasis on Terraform/OpenTofu experience
• Familiarity with databases including both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
• Security knowledge to ensure that systems are designed with security standard methodologies
• Understanding of SDLC and project management frameworks such as Agile iterative methodologies