Software Architect

Summary

Join PingWind as a Software Architect and become a key contributor to our dynamic team. This remote position requires a Secret clearance and extensive experience in full-stack development, particularly with Drupal and AI-assisted programming tools. You will lead the design, implementation, and testing of complex software systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards and DOL guidelines. As a hands-on technical project manager, you will guide developers and contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses a BA/BS degree, 10+ years of experience (including 5+ years in Drupal), and relevant certifications. PingWind offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Have a Secret Clearance
• Have Agile/SAFe, and other related developer certifications and or demonstrate equivalent experience
• Have experience working with the Webform module in Drupal
• Have substantial experience with AI-assisted programming tools, including but not limited to GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or other AI tools approved by the Department of Labor (DOL)
• Have a BA/BS degree
• Have ten (10) plus years of hands-on full stack experience as team lead/architect developing architectures and solutions using agile/SAFe methodologies preferably in federal space
• Have a minimum of five years of experience in DRUPAL

Responsibilities

• Function as a hands-on technical project manager with experience comparable to a Senior-level developer with experience in (Sr. Fullstack Drupal Lead + Arch + Infra + Dev UX, Middle, DB, DevSecOps)
• Serve as a Senior Full-stack Drupal Lead
• Develop web systems on technologies such as DRUPAL, AWS, Azure and container-based deployments while fulfilling enterprise and integration considerations
• Lead the analysis, administration, design, development, and testing of applications
• Review and verify implementation of web portal according to design best practices, performance and security
• Review and assist in planning and execution of data migration and data reporting activities
• Create, implement, and oversee technical process modeling, data modeling, and user interface designs
• Demonstrate experience designing, implementing, and utilizing the Webform Module in DRUPAL, integrating the DRUPAL web content platform with federal systems (on-prem, cloud)
• Demonstrate experience delivering web solutions that comply with all federal standards such as security, section 508
• Lead and/or guide developers and other members to lead technical planning and requirements gathering phases including to estimate, develop, test, manage projects, architect, deliver, administer, and support
• Ensure architecture and implementations are in compliance with product roadmap, and with DOL enterprise/ platform/solutions architecture
• Seek DOL OCIO technical guidance and approvals as well as provide recommendations for product roadmap, platform capability, and the DOL enterprise

Preferred Qualifications

Have Drupal/Acquia Certification

Benefits

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources