Mission-Critical Software Systems Architect

Sphinx Defense; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 267,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer 401(k) contribution

Profit sharing

Equity ownership

Job summary

Sphinx Defense is seeking a Software Systems Architect to lead the development of mission-critical software solutions supporting national security. This role involves collaboration across teams to define and own software architecture, with a focus on scalability and security.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software development, architecture, and containerization technologies, requiring impactful leadership skills and a strong understanding of secure environments. This position is based in Chantilly, VA, and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, programming, or software engineering.
• 7+ years of experience designing and implementing software architecture for mission‑critical systems.
• Strong knowledge of software design principles and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the software and service architecture for mission-critical systems.
• Lead architecture decisions throughout the software lifecycle.
• Drive architecture standards, software design practices, and technical governance.

Skills

Software Development

Software Architecture

Embedded Systems

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Technical Leadership

C2MS Experience

Systems Engineering Collaboration

Communication Skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Sphinx Defense is seeking a Software Systems Architect to lead the development of mission-critical software solutions supporting national security. This role involves collaboration across teams to define and own software architecture, with a focus on scalability and security.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software development, architecture, and containerization technologies, requiring impactful leadership skills and a strong understanding of secure environments. This position is based in Chantilly, VA, and offers a competitive compensation package.