Principal Software Architect

SciTec Incorporated; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

Company paid insurance packages

Generous PTO and Paid Parental Leave

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

SciTec Incorporated, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, seeks a Principal Software Architect to lead software architecture strategy for a missile defense program in Colorado. You will define governance, drive scalable and secure system design, and mentor staff while coordinating with senior stakeholders.

Requirements include a 12+ year software background, 8+ years MOSA experience, 5+ years Kubernetes, and a DoD-sensitive environment. CKAD/AWS credentials and active DoD clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience developing software systems.
• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with MOSA system of systems design.
• Understanding of parallelization techniques (GPUs, FaaS, multi-threading).
• Effective communicator to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and own overall software architecture strategy, principles, and standards for a high-visibility program
• Lead the design of a scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing system
• Establish and implement architecture governance, standards, and decision-making processes
• Identify and manage technical debt, risks, dependencies, and SDLC concerns
• Collaborate on product roadmaps with high-level decision makers
• Ensure well-maintained documentation and stakeholder alignment
• Interact with technical exchanges and program reviews to explain architecture decisions
• Translate customer requirements into architectural outcomes
• Mentor staff to implement architecture solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Kubernetes

MOSA design

Messaging protocols

Architectural governance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Physical Sciences

Tools

CKAD

AWS Certification

Job description

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; andaircraftsurvivability missions.

Important Notice:SciTecexclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees.SciTeccannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meetthese requirementwill not be considered.

SciTecis seeking a Principal Software Architect tolead the overall software architecture, technical vision, and strategy for an emergent missile defense need.

Responsibilities

• Define and own overall software architecture strategy, principles, and standards for a high-visibility program
• Lead the design of a scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing system
• Establish and implement architecture governance, standards, and decision-making processes
• Identifyand proactively manage technical debt, risks, dependencies, and SLDC concerns
• Collaborate and iterate on product roadmaps with other high-level decision makers
• Ensure consistent, wellmaintainedclear documentation
• Interface with stakeholders at technical exchange meetings and program reviews to explain software architecture and software architecture decisions
• Derive and implement into architecture changing customer requirements with short-term and long-term strategies
• Selectionofappropriate messagingsolution for internal and external architecture communication requirements
• Collaborate with and mentor staff in making architecture solutions and decisions a reality
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of experience developing software systems
• 8+ years of experience supporting MOSA system of systems design
• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes
• Understands new and advanced software design patterns and anti-patterns.
• Understands parallelization techniques (GPUs, FaaS, multiple threads) and knows when to use each
• Expertisein message protocols, patterns, and libraries to send events and data between applications
• Effectiveand experiencedcommunicatorto both technical and non-technical stakeholdersto understand, document, and implement evolving requirements,explaindesign decisions, andensureclient buy-in
• Up to 15% travel as required for business purposes

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• CKAD Certificate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Active Secret DoD clearance

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SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

The pay range for this position is $190,000 to $235,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.