Software Architect is responsible for the structural design and development of new software systems or extensive software revisions for external customers. Analyzes software requirements and defines system components to ensure efficient and scalable software architecture. Being a Software Architect designs and implements software solutions to consider business and technical needs and ensures compatibility with existing systems. Creates and maintains architecture documentation such as design specifications and diagrams to guide future maintenance and development. Additionally, Software Architect works with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs. Has in-depth knowledge of software development processes and methodologies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Software Architect work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Software Architect typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About CAST
A publicly traded company with the culture of a startup
CAST is the global category builder and market leader in Software Intelligence. CAST’s platform allows Agency leaders to make informed decisions based upon automated and subjective insights pulled directly from the code that runs the modern enterprise.
In addition to Global 2,000 business, Federal Civilian agencies and DoD components rely upon CAST solutions for greater objectivity in crucial mission decisions, attenuating the impact of attrition of key IT personnel and contractors, faster application modernization for Cloud, and raising the quality and security of their custom software. CAST Software operates globally with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. CAST Federal maintains a solid prior performance which includes GSA, State Department, Treasury, Justice, DHS, Army, Navy, Air Force, MHS and more. The Federal market is still wide open for growth.
CAST has successfully established strategic partnerships with leading Federal System Integrators, Cloud Service Providers and Advisory Firms poised to extend this success into Federal government.
The direct to customer business represent approximately 50% of CAST’s software revenue in FY21; and is expected to grow 50% year over year. Current market drivers are fueling this revenue growth with our customers. First, CAST Highlight and CAST Imaging are embedded today as a key enabling technology for their Application Modernization and refactor to Cloud offerings. Additionally, CAST solutions are key to support President Biden’s Cyber EO, Federal Modernization & Cloud Policy and recent DoD Software Development memos. Lastly, CAST solutions are currently used by and endorsed by the major Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, IBM, GCP) - real time confirmation to the importance of Software Intelligence in supporting digital transformation. CAST has maintained its own GSA Schedule 70 for 10 years.
Backed by nearly $200 million in R&D, CAST is strategically expanding and scaling its Federal business.
As a Federal Solutions Architect, you will collaborate closely with the CAST Public Sector business leaders to introduce how CAST’s software intelligence solutions can support mission and citizen systems that power Federal, State and Local government. You will help prospective, existing customers and their system integrator partners understand the how what makes our technology unique, develop creative solutions to solve their business & mission challenges, and problem-solve any potential technical roadblocks.
U.S. Citizenship is required. An advanced clearance is not required however government background checks may be required to support certain projects.
What You’ll Do
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Salary Range: $115,000-155,000 base plus bonus