Computer Scientist (Software/Cloud Architect)

Summary

This position is for a senior Software/Cloud Architect specializing in Microservices and API Integration. The incumbent will lead the design and development of cloud-native applications, focusing on creating scalable, secure, and resilient software systems. This role requires technical leadership, deep expertise in modern software architecture, and the ability to drive innovation within the organization. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about DCSA, America’s Gatekeeper!!

Duties

• As a COMPUTER SCIENTIST (SOFTWARE/CLOUD ARCHITECT) you will be responsible for the following duties: Designs and develops enterprise software systems using microservices architectures.
• Integrates and manages APIs for seamless service communication and data exchange.
• Leads the adoption of data related policies, strategies, and governance into software/cloud architecture research and operations.
• Ensures software solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure.
• Develops and maintains core NBIS backend services, including case management APIs, data ingestion pipelines, authentication and authorization layers, and inter-service communication protocols.
• Mentors junior engineers and provides technical leadership on projects.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define requirements and system design.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.).
• Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
• If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
• Your resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
• If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
• The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
• Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
• If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
• The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
• We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).