Remote AI Software Architect & Tech Lead

Frontier Technology Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Technology Inc. seeks a Distinguished AI Software Engineer to serve as hands-on architect and lead for mission-critical software and data platforms.

The role combines technical vision, architectural oversight, and mentorship while delivering secure, scalable, modernized solutions across cloud, on-prem, and classified enclaves. Ideal candidates have a strong background in Python/Java/C++, TypeScript and experience with AWS GovCloud, DevSecOps, and RMF/ATO processes.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in leadership or architecture roles.
• Proven success architecting and deploying secure, distributed, cloud-native software platforms.
• Deep experience with AWS GovCloud or IL4–IL6 hybrid environments.
• Hands-on proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK) and CI/CD automation.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps, zero-trust principles, and mission accreditation (ATO/RMF) processes.
• Demonstrated ability to operationalize software systems from prototype through accreditation in secure environments.
• Strong coding experience in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy secure, distributed platforms supporting modular, multi-service software environments.
• Design and integrate APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for interoperability across mission, simulation, and analytical systems.
• Define and enforce architectural principles, modularity standards, and software best practices across teams.
• Engineer solutions bridging cloud, on-prem, and classified enclaves with compliance in mind.
• Build cloud-native solutions in AWS GovCloud or hybrid IL4-IL6 environments with security at the core.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines with security and accreditation in mind.
• Support zero-trust, multi-enclave deployment and repeatable accreditation (ATO) processes.
• Lead cross-team collaboration between software, product, and cyber/ISS oversight.
• Mentor engineers and architects to raise technical standards and architectural maturity.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to executives and engineers alike.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

TypeScript

DevSecOps

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Rancher

AWS GovCloud

Job description

Frontier Technology Inc. seeks a Distinguished AI Software Engineer to serve as hands-on architect and lead for mission-critical software and data platforms.

The role combines technical vision, architectural oversight, and mentorship while delivering secure, scalable, modernized solutions across cloud, on-prem, and classified enclaves. Ideal candidates have a strong background in Python/Java/C++, TypeScript and experience with AWS GovCloud, DevSecOps, and RMF/ATO processes.