^E01 Software Architect IV

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace, a Defense Technology platform, seeks a Software Architect IV to provide expert‑level architectural oversight for new and enhanced software products. Remote, full‑time role focusing on scalable architecture and alignment with business and security requirements.

You will collaborate with product teams to ensure feature completeness, system scalability, and seamless integration across components, while leading research initiatives and defining architectural objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in software architecture.
• Emerging authority in scalable, high‑performance software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern deployment methods.
• Hands‑on experience with Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proven ability to craft technical solutions while addressing architectural challenges.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural and strategic oversight for software projects.
• Define and articulate the architectural vision and explore design alternatives.
• Develop models, specifications, and interfaces for scalable architecture.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure performance and integration.
• Lead integration of components across teams for cohesive solutions.
• Offer expert technical guidance across departments and initiatives.
• Lead research planning to improve software efficiency and reliability.
• Develop complex technical solutions with latitude in architecture decisions.
• Prototype, benchmark, and validate architectural choices.
• Ensure architecture aligns with security, compliance, and business goals.
• Support operational strategies to optimize processes and quality.
• Record and track planned hours and progress.
• Identify opportunities for growth within the team and program.
• Contribute to growth efforts and fulfill contract requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients within your program.
• Complete PDPs and attend company meetings with camera on.
• Meet all contract deliverables and client satisfaction targets.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Software Architecture

Security Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Remote

As a Software Architect IV, you will provide expert-level architectural oversight for the development of new and enhanced software products. You will define the architectural vision, explore alternative design approaches, and validate solutions against technical and business requirements. Your role will involve working closely with product developers, product managers, and customer application experts to ensure feature completeness and system scalability. You will apply extensive technical expertise to develop solutions to complex software challenges while exercising considerable latitude in determining architectural objectives and strategies. Additionally, you will lead research initiatives, provide technical guidance across departments, and integrate components into a unified software ecosystem.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide architectural and strategic oversight for software development projects

• Define and articulate the architectural vision while experimenting with alternative approaches to optimize design

• Develop models, component specifications, and interface documentation to support scalable software architecture

• Collaborate with product developers, product managers, and customer application experts to ensure optimal software performance and feature integration

• Lead integration efforts for software components developed by different teams to create cohesive and efficient solutions

• Provide expert-level technical advice and consultation to various departments within the organization

• Direct and contribute to research and planning initiatives that drive innovation and efficiency in software development

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems while exercising considerable latitude in determining architectural objectives and methodologies

• Validate and refine architectural decisions through prototyping, industry benchmarking, and system performance testing

• Ensure software architecture aligns with business goals, security best practices, and compliance standards

• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions

• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

• Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area

• Participate in growth efforts as requested

• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction

• Complete personal PDP and attend Company meetings (with camera on)

• Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients

• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements

• Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active Secret clearance
Education and Years of Experience:Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 10 years of experience

• Considered an emerging authority in software architecture, with extensive technical expertise in designing scalable and high-performance software solutions

• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software deployment methodologies.

• Hands‑on experience with multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++

• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Proven ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems while determining innovative approaches to architectural challenges

• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, system integration strategies, and architectural best practices

• Ability to work independently with wide latitude for judgment while aligning architectural decisions with business objectives

• Experience in leading research and technical planning efforts to enhance software efficiency and reliability

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and enterprise‑level distributed systems

• Experience designing, developing, or integrating AI agents and agentic workflows sing modern LLM frameworks and orchestration platforms.

• Experience with Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)

• Proficiency in software modeling techniques, component‑based architecture, and API design

• Experience implementing or integrating solutions using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable secure, standardized communication between AI assistants, enterprise applications, and external tools.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, database management, and large‑scale system integrations

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.