At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.
We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.
Credence is seeking a Senior Software Architect supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Capabilities (SCAP) program. This is an immediate opportunity to join a small, high-performing team that partners directly with senior government leadership to drive enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives across the DLA J6 (CIO).
Unlike a traditional software architect or software development role, this position is focused on technical strategy, enterprise advisory services, business process transformation, and identifying innovative technology solutions that improve mission outcomes. Success in this role requires broad technical knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to quickly evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into practical, mission-focused solutions.
This is a highly visible position supporting two government leaders on a daily basis, including the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The selected candidate must be a self-starter who thrives working independently while collaborating closely with government stakeholders and technical teams across the organization.
As the Senior Software Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor responsible for helping government leadership identify, evaluate, and implement technologies that modernize business processes across the DLA enterprise.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to ...
- Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert advising government leadership on enterprise modernization initiatives
- Research, analyze, and assess emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve organizational effectiveness
- Develop technical strategies, project plans, pilots, and prototypes that validate production-ready enterprise capabilities
- Evaluate enterprise platforms and technologies to support business transformation initiatives across the DLA J6 organization
- Produce technical white papers, architecture documentation, executive briefings, and recommendations for senior government leadership
- Identify opportunities to leverage existing DLA technology investments, including ServiceNow, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve business processes
- Provide technical guidance supporting ServiceNow Enterprise Agile Planning (EAP), dashboards, reporting, workflows, and agile planning activities
- Support Microsoft collaboration platforms including SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, and related enterprise tools
- Architect and maintain collaboration portals and knowledge-sharing solutions that support enterprise programs and portfolios
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments of proposed modernization initiatives
- Provide architectural oversight throughout the solution lifecycle, including enterprise architecture, systems integration, user experience, and implementation planning
- Collaborate with government leadership and technical stakeholders to develop practical, scalable solutions aligned with organizational objectives
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving enterprise business challenges through technology—not necessarily someone seeking a hands-on software development role.
The ideal candidate is:
- A trusted technical advisor who can communicate effectively with executives, program managers, and technical teams
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision while collaborating daily with government leadership
- Naturally curious about emerging technologies and able to quickly understand, evaluate, and apply new capabilities.
- Experienced translating business needs into practical technology solutions
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic government environment
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in enterprise architecture, software architecture, technical consulting, systems engineering, or related disciplines.
- Relevant technical certification from a nationally recognized certification authority.
- IT-II Security Clearance or current National Agency Check with Local Agency (or ability to meet applicable security requirements).
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, systems integration, cloud technologies, and software solution design.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly competitive:
- Department of Defense (DoD) or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) environments
- ServiceNow, including dashboards, workflows, reporting, and Enterprise Agile Planning (EAP)
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies and Agile program execution
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including AI, automation, and cloud-native services
- Microsoft 365 technologies including SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, and Power Platform
- Enterprise digital transformation and business process improvement
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and intelligent automation
- Technical white paper development and executive-level presentations
Skills Required
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in enterprise architecture, software architecture, technical consulting, systems engineering, or related disciplines.
- Relevant technical certification from a nationally recognized certification authority.
- IT-II Security Clearance or current National Agency Check with Local Agency (or ability to meet applicable security requirements).
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, systems integration, cloud technologies, and software solution design.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
Credence Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or better than average across many roles, with multiple examples describing excellent pay and competitive salaries. Additional cash elements such as bonuses appear alongside base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSAs/FSAs and a TRICARE supplement. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further strengthen the protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible PTO and a broad holiday schedule aligned to federal holidays. Additional leave types such as military and bereavement leave are available.
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What We Do
Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors. Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.” WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade. Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours. WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential. HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.
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