Principal Software Architect

SciTec, Inc.

$175K — $216K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of software system development experience
  • 8+ years supporting MOSA systems design
  • 5+ years of Kubernetes experience
  • Familiarity with advanced software design patterns and anti-patterns
  • Knowledge of parallelization techniques (GPUs, FaaS, multiple threads)
  • Expertise in messaging protocols for application communication
  • Strong communication skills with technical & non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead overall software architecture strategy for a key program
  • Design scalable, secure, and high-performing systems
  • Establish architecture governance and decision-making processes
  • Manage technical debt, risks, dependencies, and SLDC concerns
  • Collaborate on product roadmaps with decision makers
  • Maintain clear documentation of architecture standards
  • Engage with stakeholders in technical meetings and program reviews
  • Integrate customer requirements into architecture strategies

Benefits

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Full Job Description
SciTec is seeking a Principal Software Architect to lead the overall software architecture, technical vision, and strategy for an emergent missile defense need.

Responsibilities
  • Define and own overall software architecture strategy, principles, and standards for a high-visibility program
  • Lead the design of a scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing system
  • Establish and implement architecture governance, standards, and decision-making processes
  • Identify and proactively manage technical debt, risks, dependencies, and SLDC concerns
  • Collaborate and iterate on product roadmaps with other high-level decision makers
  • Ensure consistent, well maintained clear documentation
  • Interface with stakeholders at technical exchange meetings and program reviews to explain software architecture and software architecture decisions
  • Derive and implement into architecture changing customer requirements with short-term and long-term strategies
  • Selection of appropriate messaging solution for internal and external architecture communication requirements
  • Collaborate with and mentor staff in making architecture solutions and decisions a reality
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of experience developing software systems
  • 8+ years of experience supporting MOSA system of systems design
  • 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes
  • Understands new and advanced software design patterns and anti-patterns.
  • Understands parallelization techniques (GPUs, FaaS, multiple threads) and knows when to use each
  • Expertise in message protocols, patterns, and libraries to send events and data between applications
  • Effective and experienced communicator to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand, document, and implement evolving requirements, explain design decisions, and ensure client buy-in
  • Up to 15% travel as required for business purposes

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
  • CKAD Certificate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Active Secret DoD clearance


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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

The pay range for this position is $175,000 to $216,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

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