The role involves designing and implementing cloud architectures, optimizing resources, and collaborating with teams on technical solutions and best practices.
Location: Multiple Locations
Required Clearance: Top Secret
Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Required Experience: 5-7 years of experience in software development, systems design, or IT architecture. 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and large-scale cloud deployments.
Position Description:
PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Software/Cloud Architect supports the design and implementation of cloud-based and hybrid solutions while contributing to software architecture decisions. This role works under the guidance of senior architects to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and efficient. The Intermediate Architect collaborates with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions, optimize cloud resources, and help establish best practices for cloud adoption.
Responsibilities:
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
• Assist in designing cloud-native and hybrid architectures that meet business and technical requirements.
• Contribute to system architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and reference models.
• Support microservices, API-driven design, and integration across applications and platforms.
• Help deploy, configure, and manage services across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Support cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
• Implement automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Work closely with developers, DevOps, and security engineers to ensure architectural alignment.
• Participate in Agile/DevSecOps teams to deliver software in secure and scalable environments.
• Provide technical input during sprint planning, design sessions, and code reviews.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Familiarity with cloud-native services (serverless, storage, networking, databases).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Basic understanding of cloud security concepts, IAM, and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
• DoD 8140 Certification
Desired Qualifications
• (Master’s preferred).
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
· Eleven Federal Holidays
· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
· Parental Leave
· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
· Dental and Vision Insurance
· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
· Continuing education assistance
· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
· 529 College Savings Plan
· Legal Insurance
· Pet Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law
Top Skills
Ansible
AWS
Azure
C#
Ci/Cd
CloudFormation
Docker
GCP
Java
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Python
Terraform
Typescript
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