Lead Software Architect – Cloud & Cyber Defense

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; California (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

401(k) plans

Career growth support

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Software Architect, Lead to design durable software architectures for defense systems, emphasizing cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and digital engineering integration. You will translate complex client needs into architecture plans and guide solution engineering in an Agile environment.

The role requires 10+ years in software architecture, DoD/Navy/aviation experience, proficiency in C++/Java/C#, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software architecture development and implementation.
• 5+ years of experience working within DoD, Navy, or aviation environments.
• Proficiency with object-oriented programming languages (C++, Java, C#), SysML or UML, and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, migration, and modernization strategies
• Experience leading or supporting RFPs in an IAC MAC environment
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously and lead technical solutioning efforts
• Secret security clearance and Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering
• Willingness to obtain Security+, CISSP, or ISSAP certification within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Translate complex client needs into actionable architecture plans.
• Lead solution engineering efforts across programs.
• Mentor team members to deliver mission-critical software products.
• Collaborate with defense clients to drive innovative software architectures.

Skills

Software architecture

DoD/Navy/aviation experience

OOP languages (C++, Java, C#)

SysML/UML

Cloud technologies

RFPs in IAC MAC

Proposal leadership

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering

Tools

Came

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Agentic AI

Job description

Seneca Resources is seeking a Software Architect, Lead to design durable software architectures for defense systems, emphasizing cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and digital engineering integration. You will translate complex client needs into architecture plans and guide solution engineering in an Agile environment.

The role requires 10+ years in software architecture, DoD/Navy/aviation experience, proficiency in C++/Java/C#, and a Secret clearance.