Chief Architect at Oddball

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Federal GovernmentIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of experience in software engineering / systems architecture / technical leadership roles
Experience in deploying applications to production environments
Strong experience across multiple technologies (polyglot): cloud platforms (e.g., AWS / Azure / GCP), containerization, microservices, distributed systems
Hands-on experience or practical knowledge in AI/ML: recognizing when to employ these tools and integrating them into systems
Deep understanding of architecture concerns: performance, scalability, security, reliability, observability
Experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and deployment pipelines
Excellent communication skills — able to explain architectural trade-offs to engineers, product stakeholders, sometimes leadership
Experience leading engineers and helping raise technical maturity
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions in ambiguous or rapidly changing situations
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance
Candidates located in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) are strongly preferred due to occasional in-person collaboration opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead our technical vision
Set architecture standards
Ensure Oddball delivers scalable, reliable, and future-proof systems
Pick the best tool for the job and be hands-on when needed
Define Oddball lab’s technical vision
Support growth and sales efforts
Implement ideas through agile experimentation and delivery cycles
Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

AWS

Azure

GCP

containerization

microservices

distributed systems

AI/ML

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD

deployment pipelines

Oddball

Digital modernization for federal services

About Oddball

Oddball focuses on modernizing digital services for federal agencies, ensuring that these services are user-friendly and effective for citizens. Their approach involves creating software solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of both the public and the federal workforce. The company employs a team of skilled professionals, including developers and designers, who work collaboratively throughout the entire process, from the initial design phase to the final deployment of the software. Unlike many other digital agencies, Oddball emphasizes a human-centered design approach, which means they prioritize the needs and experiences of users in their solutions. The goal of Oddball is to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of federal services, ultimately improving the experience for citizens and the effectiveness of government operations.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees