Senior Data Systems Architect / Distributed Systems Software Engineer

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is looking for a Senior Data Systems Architect / Distributed Systems Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves defining and implementing architectures for automated systems and big-data ecosystems.

Applicants must have 5+ years of software engineering experience, with strong skills in C#, C++, or Rust, along with an accredited bachelor’s degree in a STEM field. Candidates will work full-time with a 4/10 work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with C#, C++ or 2+ years of experience with Rust.
• Experience in designing and implementing distributed system architectures and big-data tools.
• Accredited bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement architectures for automated systems and big-data ecosystems.
• Develop automated data pipelines and perform data transformation tasks.
• Architect and deliver distributed and cloud-based data solutions.

Skills

C#

C++

Rust

Python

Object Oriented Programming

Data Oriented Design

APIs

Design Patterns

Clean Architecture

Test Driven Development

Education

Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline (STEM)

Tools

Hadoop

Iceberg

Impala

Trino

Airborne Sensing/Tracking systems

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Data Systems Architect / Distributed Systems Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Fort Worth, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• 5+ years of Software engineering experience with C#, C++ OR 2+ years experience with Rust

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and implement architectures for automated systems and big-data ecosystems
• Develop automated data pipelines; perform data transformation, aggregation, and anomaly-detection tasks
• Architect and deliver local, distributed, and cloud-based data solutions
• Translate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, design specifications, and executable plans
• Design system technical standards and requirements across software, hardware, tools, and data platforms
• Implement proof-of-concept prototypes to validate design approaches
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cybersecurity controls
• Integrate AI/ML models into operational data flows
• Support test planning, system integration, and formal qualification events

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• 5+ years experience in designing and implementing distributed system architectures (e.g. Shared Memory, GRPC, Sockets, REST)
• 2+ years working with big-data tools (e.g. Hadoop, Iceberg, Impala, Trino), or high-volume data pipelines (e.g. S3 protocol, SeaweedFS, MINIO)
• 5+ years experience with Python, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Oriented Design (RUST), APIs, Design Patterns, Clean Architecture, and Test Driven Development
• Familiarity with Airborne Sensing/Tracking systems (e.g., Radar, Electronic Warfare, and/or Electro Optical).

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline (STEM)

WORK HOURS

• Full-Time
• 4/10 work schedule
• 1st Shift