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Cloud Architect III Overview: JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense ... and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies ...

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Chief Cloud Architect Overview: JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense ... and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies ...

... contracts that are precise enough to be implemented and clear enough to be understood by teams that ... You will work with the platform engineering teams and the Chief Architect to define the data ...

Senior Data Architect - Landmark

Houston, TX · On-site

$58 - $77.50/hr

... contracts that are precise enough to be implemented and clear enough to be understood by teams that ... You will work with the platform engineering teams and the Chief Architect to define the data ...

... contracts that are precise enough to be implemented and clear enough to be understood by teams that ... You will work with the platform engineering teams and the Chief Architect to define the data ...

Senior Data Architect - Landmark

Houston, TX · On-site

$58 - $77.50/hr

... contracts that are precise enough to be implemented and clear enough to be understood by teams that ... You will work with the platform engineering teams and the Chief Architect to define the data ...

Chief EO/IR Architect {D}

Danbury, CT · On-site

$210K - $260K/yr

As the Chief EO/IR Engineer, you will be involved in all phases of system development, from pre ... future contracts lie. * Development of the top-level system architecture of mission solutions ...

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How much do contract chief architect jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract chief architect in the United States is $177,571.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $150,000.00 and $195,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Chief Architect vs Contract Software Developer?

AspectContract Chief ArchitectContract Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, extensive experience in architecture designBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, coding skills, possibly certifications like Microsoft or AWS
Work EnvironmentHigh-level planning, system design, collaboration with stakeholdersCode development, debugging, implementation, often solo or small teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, consulting firms, large enterprisesStartups, tech firms, software agencies

The Contract Chief Architect focuses on designing overall system architecture and strategic planning, requiring extensive experience and higher-level credentials. In contrast, a Contract Software Developer primarily writes code and implements features, often with less emphasis on architecture. Both roles are essential in tech projects but differ significantly in scope and responsibilities.

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Chief Systems Architect

Chief Systems Architect

Axiom Consultants

Rockville, MD • Remote

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Team Axiom is seeking a Chief Systems Architect responsible for architecting EPIC's technical systems, ensuring robust integration of cloud/on-premises infrastructure, CI/CD workflows, data management, and security protocols. Defines and governs the technical roadmap for containerization, interoperability, and code management, aligning with EPIC's open-source and agile development mandates.

NOAA created the Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) to improve operational weather and climate forecast systems through scientific and technical innovation via model co-development with the Weather Enterprise - government, industry and academia. EPIC will facilitate improved and reliable forecasts produced by numerical Earth system models that will reduce the devastating impacts of hazardous weather.

The EPIC Program and Contract will deliver world-class numerical weather prediction systems supporting NOAA's mission to save lives, protect property, and enhance the economy. EPIC is a facilitating organization that leverages resources to better coordinate the weather research and modeling community.

EPIC is a combination of (1) roadmap for research and model priorities, (2) development environment, (3) code management, (4) cloud-ready code, (5) observational data and tools, (6) community support, and (7) community engagement


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead system design, integration, and compliance with evolving standards.
  • Oversee scalable, secure, and efficient architecture for all platforms and toolchains.
  • Collaborate with software engineering, data, and modeling teams to deliver operational quality.
  • Continuously reassess and optimize infrastructure based on emerging requirements and stakeholder feedback.
  • Provide architectural documentation and decision support for releases and community engagement.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in systems, software, or computer engineering; 10+ years system architecture experience.
  • Expertise in CI/CD, cloud/HPC environments, containerization, open-source ecosystems.
  • Proven record of technical leadership in mission-critical federal or scientific projects.

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