Micro-services Architect

Micro-services Architect –
Avum Inc.

The Senior Microservices Architect drives the transformation of monolithic enterprise systems into scalable, maintainable microservices architectures. This role leads the evolution of the Electronic Contract Writing Module (ECWM) within DoD contracting operations, leveraging industry best practices, commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) solutions and open‑source tools to develop and sustain automated microservices factories.

• Architect and implement the transformation of monolithic systems to microservices‑based architectures.
• Design and maintain automated microservices factories using COTS and open‑source tools to enable repeatable, scalable deployments.
• Lead the evolution of ECWM’s architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability in DoD contracting environments.
• Integrate low‑code/no‑code platforms with microservices architectures to accelerate delivery and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure all architectural solutions comply with Government cloud security, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with development, operations and technical leadership teams to define best practices, standards and governance for microservices adoption.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to improve system architecture and performance.
• Mentor development teams on microservices patterns, cloud architecture and integration strategies.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• An active Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in microservices architecture, system transformation and enterprise solution design.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with DoD or Government contracting systems and compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized deployment using Kubernetes, Docker, Open Shift.
• Strong understanding of low‑code/no‑code platforms (e.g., Appian) and integration strategies.
• Ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through architectural decisions and adoption of modern development practices.
• Strong documentation, communication and leadership skills to facilitate collaboration across technical and non‑technical teams.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including bonuses and 401(k) with 6% matching that vests immediately.
• Mission‑driven, technically forward team.

This role is fully remote. The candidate must be available during core Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours, Monday through Friday, and may need to travel for occasional in‑person meetings.

Avum, Inc. is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business that has provided advanced software, database, and business intelligence systems to the DoD/Military, Intelligence Community and Federal, State, Local and Commercial clients since 1991. We manage technical programs and projects and provide strategic guidance to support our customers’ system engineering efforts. We provide sustainment in mission‑critical and secure environments, support information assurance activities, and ensure accreditation for the systems deployed.

Our engineers conduct rapid prototyping and Agile customer‑focused iterations to produce complex applications, predictive analytic data environments and NIST SP 800‑53 compliant system architecture deployed within Navy and DoD networks. We specialize in application development, large‑scale database design, data engineering and data visualization while maintaining high ethical standards and professional integrity.

Avum, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting