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Software Architect

Gunnison
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Architect position at Gunnison?

Description

  • This position is contingent on a future opening with Gunnison.

Salary: $140,000-$160,000

Work location: Remote

The Software Architect shall design and implement secure, scalable, and robust data analytics and application solutions for the federal client portfolio; develop and maintain business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; and develop IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.

Requirements

  • Eight or more years of progressive experience in software development, with a minimum of three or more years in a software or data architect role.
  • Hands-on experience with data analytics technologies, including data warehousing, extract, transform, load (ETL) tools, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
  • Possess an ITIL® 4 certification with the Managing Professional Framework or higher.
  • Possess the appropriate certifications to achieve DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements for the DCWF work role 651.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing service operations as a service manager against SLAs on a DoD TO/contract.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, and experience with command-line tools for automation and data manipulation.
  • Experience with COOP/Continuity of Government (COG) planning.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing solutions using cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud.

Clearance Requirement: Active DOD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

Benefits

Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

  • 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
  • 11 paid Holidays each year
  • 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
  • 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Public Transportation Subsidies
  • Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

  • Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
  • Quality is our top priority.
  • Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
  • There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
  • We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
  • We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

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