Software Architect Jobs in Maryland

Software Architect jobs in Maryland are among the most actively sought in the Mid-Atlantic, with demand concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT services, and financial technology across the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and the Annapolis corridor. Established employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Northrop Grumman anchor a large share of openings, with consistent demand for cloud architecture, enterprise systems design, and cybersecurity-focused architecture roles at senior and principal levels. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerLeidos
Top cityLexington Park, MD
Cities hiring4
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryTelecommunications

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Leidos
Principal Software Architect
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Principal Software Architect
Leidos
Gaithersburg, Maryland
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$131k - $237k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Software Architect, Lead
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Software Architect, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
Lexington Park, Maryland
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$113k - $257k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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ADNET Systems, Inc
GD169 Senior Software Systems Engineer & Architect
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ADNET Systems, Inc
Added 2mo ago
GD169 Senior Software Systems Engineer & Architect
ADNET Systems, Inc
Greenbelt, Maryland
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Precise Systems
Senior Software Architect
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Precise Systems
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Senior Software Architect
Precise Systems
Lexington Park, Maryland
Data Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
$112k - $190k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering
1,001-5,000

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Viasat
Software Architect
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Viasat
Added 6mo ago
Software Architect
Viasat
Germantown, Maryland
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$161k - $301k/yr
Hybrid
Master's

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Software Architect Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lexington Park
2 jobs
Greenbelt
1 job
Germantown
1 job
Gaithersburg
1 job

Software Architect Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Leidos
Leidos1 open role
Viasat
Viasat1 open role
Precise Systems
Precise Systems1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Telecommunications
  • Technology & Software

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software architect jobs across Maryland.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Eight or more years of software development experience with at least three in architecture roles
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud at an enterprise scale
  • Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, or service-oriented architectures
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance preferred by many Maryland defense employers
  • Strong communication skills to translate technical architecture decisions for non-technical stakeholders

Software Architect Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software architect in Maryland?

Maryland has no state-issued license or registration specific to software architects, so the path runs through experience and credentials rather than a licensing board. Most Maryland employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering, several years of hands-on development work, and a demonstrable portfolio of architecture decisions. Industry certifications from AWS, Microsoft, or the Open Group TOGAF program are widely recognized by Maryland defense and technology employers and strengthen candidacy at the senior level.

How much do software architects make in Maryland?

Software architects in Maryland earn a median of about $138,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,690 for the lowest 10% to over $222,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software architects in Maryland?

Companies currently hiring software architects in Maryland include Leidos, Viasat, and Precise Systems, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal contractors and cybersecurity firms means many openings carry clearance preferences or require experience with government enterprise systems.

Which Maryland cities have the most software architect jobs?

Lexington Park, Greenbelt, and Germantown lead Maryland for software architect openings. The Washington D.C. suburbs in Montgomery County and the Bethesda-Rockville corridor drive volume through their density of federal agencies and defense contractors, while Baltimore's growing fintech and health IT sectors, anchored by institutions like Johns Hopkins and T. Rowe Price, sustain a strong share of openings in their own right.

Are there remote software architect jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of software architect openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative nature of architecture work. Strategic design, documentation, and cross-team technical leadership translate well to remote formats, though roles tied to classified federal projects typically require on-site presence at a cleared Maryland facility.

How can I get hired as a software architect in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior software developer or technical lead role, where you already make architectural decisions at a smaller scale. Maryland defense contractors like Leidos and SAIC run associate and entry-level engineering programs that place strong developers on architecture tracks. Building a portfolio of system design work, contributing to open-source projects with architecture components, and earning a TOGAF or AWS Solutions Architect associate certification helps signal readiness to Maryland employers evaluating candidates without a formal architecture title.

Where can I find and apply to software architect jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to software architect jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listing.

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