Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Deputy Software Solutions Architect

Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in software engineering/development
  • Customer requirements coordination and solution definition
  • Agile methodologies leadership experience
  • Feature/Epic roadmap implementation using Jira Plans
  • Requirement traceability and verification experience
  • Familiarity with cloud-based and Kubernetes applications
  • Self-motivated in collaborative environments
  • Proficient in Java programming, including network and multi-threaded applications

Responsibilities

  • Articulate technical concepts to stakeholders
  • Support architecture development and design decomposition
  • Verify and troubleshoot technical solutions with development staff
  • Ensure projects are completed on-time and on-budget
  • Guide agile lifecycle from customer perspective including backlog refinement and retrospectives

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge satellite technology
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Engagement in meaningful projects with real-world impact
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Software Solutions Architect to help shape the development of a critical satellite ground systems solution. The successful candidate will be tasked with three major roles: (1) Interface directly with the program's SW Architect and Chief Engineer to develop and maintain a Feature/Epic Roadmap; (2) Interface directly with the customer to understand project requirements and help architect SW solutions; and (3) Support the translation of SW requirements into internal product and project development drivers, as well as help coordinate those development updates with project and product development teams. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that the program meets project needs in an agile software development environment by working closely with project development, system engineering, test, deployment, and operations personnel.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to
  • Articulate technical concepts to the customer, users, and the development team
  • Support developing and maturing the project architecture, to include decomposition into more detailed software design components/subcomponents
  • Support verification and troubleshooting of the technical solutions provided by the development staff
  • Support refinement of the progression of tasks to ensure on-time & on-budget completion per the Feature Roadmap and program milestones
  • Support guiding the agile development lifecycle from a customer perspective, including backlog refinement, system demos, retrospectives, and coordinating customer feedback during Program Increments


  • 10+ years software engineering/development experience
  • Experience in coordinating requirements with the customer and then defining/architecting a solution to satisfy them
  • Experience leading software development teams using Agile methodologies
  • Experience leading implementation of Feature/Epic roadmaps through use of Jira Plans (aka Jira Advanced Roadmaps) or similar tooling
  • Experience supporting requirement traceability and verification activities
  • Familiarity with cloud-based (e.g., AWS) and Kubernetes-enabled applications
  • Self-motivated and comfortable with working with multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers
  • Familiarity with Configuration Management Tools (e.g., Git, Atlassian tools, Nexus, CM Pro, etc.)
  • Experience with Java programming, including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming

Preferred Skills/Experience
  • Familiarity with automated test scripting and tools (e.g, Bamboo, Behave)
  • Experience with C/C++ programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming)
  • Experience in satellite ground systems, specifically with real-time command and control (C2), ground communications, and antenna systems
  • Experience with SATCOM mission planning

Experience with SecDevOps processes and tools (e.g., Sonarqube, Splunk, Syft, etc.)

#LI-Hybrid

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $170,000-$185,000

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
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