Chief Software Architect

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; California, El Segundo (MO, CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Software Architect to lead the design and development of large-scale enterprise software solutions. This role involves implementing Agile methodologies, driving best practices in software engineering, and managing extensive programs with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have a rich background in both commercial and government software environments, showcasing expertise in cloud-native solutions and data services. Join a company that values employee ownership and offers exceptional benefits, while contributing to critical national defense and security programs.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance

Qualifications

• 18+ years in software engineering and architectural design for enterprise projects.
• Expert in Agile methodologies and DevSecOps for large-scale software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for large-scale enterprise software projects.
• Oversee Agile implementation and manage multiple development teams.

Skills

Software Engineering

Architectural Design

Agile Methodologies

DevSecOps

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Cloud-native Solutions

Data as a Service (DaaS)

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)

Job description

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Chief Software Architect.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company-wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance. MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Chief Software Architect with a strong background in software engineering and architectural design for large-scale enterprise projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both commercial software development and government (IC or DoD) environments, with a proven track record of designing and deploying complex software solutions for operational missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and development of large-scale enterprise software engineering projects.
• Oversee the implementation of Agile methodologies and processes at scale, with a focus on enterprise software engineering.
• Drive the adoption of modern commercial industry best practices and patterns for continuous integration, testing, delivery, and deployment at scale.
• Implement and manage DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and vertical slice development approaches and best practices.
• Provide effective management and leadership for large-scale programs, encompassing multiple Agile development teams and a comprehensive scaled integration and deployment pipeline (more than 100 personnel).
• Communicate effectively with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments.
• Design and deploy highly available, scalable cloud-native (IaaS and PaaS) solutions within commercial industry.
• Develop and implement highly scalable Data as a Service (DaaS) solutions within commercial industry.
• Demonstrate expertise through professional publications and/or patents.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 18 years of progressive software engineering and architectural design for large scale enterprise software engineering projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial software development company developing enterprise software at scale/complexity.
• Minimum 5 years of IC or DoD experience designing and deploying large scale enterprise software solutions for operational missions.
• Minimum 2 years of SAP experience working across complex mission partners and classified programs.
• Expert in Agile methodology and process at scale with an emphasis on Enterprise Software Engineering.
• Expert in modern commercial industry enterprise software engineering mindsets, best practices and patterns for successful continuous integration, test, delivery and deployment at scale.
• Expert in DevSecOps, SRE and vertical slice development approaches and best practices.
• Effective management and leadership experience with large scale programs encompassing multiple agile development teams with a comprehensive scaled integration and deployment pipeline (more than 100 personnel).
• Effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities.
• Knowledgeable with respect to IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments.
• Familiarity with highly available, scalable cloud native (IaaS and PaaS) solutions within commercial industry.
• Familiarity with highly scalable data as a service (DaaS) solutions within commercial industry.
• Demonstrated expertise through professional publications and/or patents or masters.

Desired:

• Highly Desired: past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness mission area programs.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science along with a minimum 18 years of relevant experience.
• or a Master’s degree along with a minimum 16 years of relevant experience.
• or a PhD with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret, SCI eligible.
• Eligibility for access to SAP Information.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Place of work is El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.
• May require travel up to 10% of time within the continental United States.

The pay range for this position is $185,000/year to $230,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.