Lead Software Architect (TS/SCI) for Modern DevSecOps

Cornerstone Defense; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

tuition and training assistances

paid vacation/leave

fitness reimbursement program

college savings plan

commuter benefits

financial advisory services

flex spending accounts

health savings accounts

STD/LTD coverage

life and AD&D insurance

employee assistance programs

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense is seeking a Software Engineer (ENG06) in Aurora, CO to lead baseline modernization, provide technical direction to agile teams, and mentor engineers across projects.

Applicants should hold a STEM degree with 10+ years of software experience and possess active TS/SCI clearance. The role emphasizes DevSecOps, cloud environments, Kubernetes, and enterprise integration practices to support defense programs.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience as a Software Architect.
• Experience developing software using Java or C++.
• Experience with cloud environments and Kubernetes.
• Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Kafka.
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with System Engineering processes such as requirements management, use case development, and trade studies.
• Experience with Cameo Modeling using Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
• Experience with the SAFe Agile software development methodology.
• An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead program's baseline modernization efforts.
• Provide technical direction and design to software agile development teams, and other engineering personnel.
• Mentor and guide senior and junior engineers.
• Generate software cost and schedule estimates to support future development bids using techniques such as parametric analysis of SLOC, hours, or other metrics
• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.
• Software lifecycle practices on defense projects.
• Advance software technologies.

Skills

Java

C++

Cloud environments

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

ActiveMQ

Kafka

SysML

SAFe Agile

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Cameo Modeling

UAF

Atlassian Tools

Job description

Cornerstone Defense is seeking a Software Engineer (ENG06) in Aurora, CO to lead baseline modernization, provide technical direction to agile teams, and mentor engineers across projects.

Applicants should hold a STEM degree with 10+ years of software experience and possess active TS/SCI clearance. The role emphasizes DevSecOps, cloud environments, Kubernetes, and enterprise integration practices to support defense programs.