Job Description Job #218595
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Data Systems Architect / Distributed Systems Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Fort Worth, TX.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- 5+ years of Software engineering experience with C#, C++ OR 2+ years experience with Rust
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES- Define and implement architectures for automated systems and big-data ecosystems
- Develop automated data pipelines; perform data transformation, aggregation, and anomaly-detection tasks
- Architect and deliver local, distributed, and cloud-based data solutions
- Translate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, design specifications, and executable plans
- Design system technical standards and requirements across software, hardware, tools, and data platforms
- Implement proof-of-concept prototypes to validate design approaches
- Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cybersecurity controls
- Integrate AI/ML models into operational data flows
- Support test planning, system integration, and formal qualification events
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- 5+ years experience in designing and implementing distributed system architectures (e.g. Shared Memory, GRPC, Sockets, REST)
- 2+ years working with big-data tools (eg Hadoop, Iceberg, Impala, Trino), or high-volume data pipelines (e.g. S3 protocol, SeaweedFS, MINIO)
- 5+ years experience with Python, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Oriented Design (RUST), APIs, Design Patterns, Clean Architecture, and Test Driven Development
- Familiarity with Airborne Sensing/Tracking systems (e.g., Radar, Electronic Warfare, and/or Electro Optical).
REQUIRED EDUCATION- Accredited Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline (STEM)
WORK HOURS- Full-Time
- 4/10 work schedule
- 1st Shift
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
- Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
For more information, please apply or contact:
Zachary Fasano 800.927.9318 x252
[email protected] 
