Systems Architect

Overview

FedWriters is building a team to develop and maintain AI-enhanced search capabilities across the DoD's CDAO Search Portfolio, including GAMECHANGER, Contract Search, and the new YETI semantic search API. As As Systems Architect, you will design and optimize AI-enabled search architectures capable of handling complex queries across large datasets on the Advana platform.

FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**This position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.  Must be within 50-mile radius of Washington DC metro area (Falls Church, Pentagon, Alexandria, Arlington). 

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess software development requirements for optimal solutions
• Translate technical requirements into architectures for complex search capabilities
• Support hybrid teams of analysts, engineers, and developers
• Work with data scientists and UX designers to create scalable solutions
• Optimize software designs for performance targets
• Profile execution and capture performance metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 5-7 years experience OR Master's degree + 3 years experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance 
• Significant experience in Python/R and big data programming (Python, Scala, or Java)
• Experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch and related indexing technologies
• Understanding of RDBMS concepts and cloud-based RDBMS services
• AI/ML model development, containerization, and productization experience
• Experience with LLMs and NLP in containerized and Apache Spark environments
• Knowledge Graph and Neo4J experience
• Experience with GovCloud environments (AWS, C2S, SC2S)
• Experience with cyber security compliance and ATO processes

Why Join Our Team

At FedWriters, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off