Senior Principal Solutions Architect

Hypergiant; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI-driven solutions seeks a Senior Principal Solutions Architect to lead complex DoD projects. This role involves developing command and control software, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software development and Agile methodologies, with a strong understanding of modern application architecture. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in technology.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

14 Paid Company Holidays

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Flexible Work Environment with Remote Options

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Optional HSA and FSA

Complimentary Life Insurance

Personal & Professional Development Reimbursement

Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance

401k with Matching

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional software development experience.
• 10+ years in Agile team management.
• 4+ years experience with CI/CD environments.

Responsibilities

• Rapid prototyping and demonstration of software solutions.
• Coordinate solution design with existing product teams.
• Provide technical leadership across product teams.

Skills

Agile

Leadership

Technical Decision Making

Learning New Technologies

Education

Computer Science or Engineering Degree

Tools

CI/CD

JavaScript

React

Job description

Note: This is a full-time remote role. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and open to occasional travel.

Hypergiant, anAccelintcompany,empowers forward-thinking organizations with AI-driven solutions to stay ahead. Our geographic presence spans the U.S. and allied partners, with facilities in key Defense Technology hubs from Southern California to Washington, D.C. We provide large enterprises–across industries liketheDefense Department, energy,healthcareand aviation – with bespoke technology solutions,cutting-edgeadvice, and deploymentexpertiseneeded to harness the value out of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Atour core, we are military experts, researchers and technologists who want toaccelerateintelligence to deliver strategic insights that turn future challenges into today’s opportunities.

We are looking for a Senior Principal Solutions Architect to work alongside our balanced agile delivery teams on highly complex DoD projects, specifically the development of command and control (C2) software. Hypergiant with its partners is building an innovative cloud-based command and control system that seamlessly integrates existing capabilities and provides automation that improves efficiency and effectiveness of mission planning and execution. A perfect candidate is able to make effective buy / build / partner decisions, design and document system architecture, integrate with partner capability providers, and ensure code and product quality. This position will work alongside our product development team and other capability providers to develop and integrate reusable software components that are at the core of our product strategy.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Rapid prototyping and demonstration of software and hardware solutions in collaboration with developers, designers, product owners, and partner organizations
• Coordinate solution design and architecture with existing product teams
• Analyze technical alternatives and document key decisions
• Address buy / build / partner decisions to support program cost and schedule analysis
• Provide technical leadership across a balanced team of product owners, designers, and developers
• Document architecture and product roadmap in coordination with product owners, designers, and developers

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional software development experience (10+ with a computer science or engineering degree).
• 10+ years demonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and coaching development teams in an Agile environment.
• 4+ years of experience using CI/CD environments to deliver working software. Proficient with version control and effective collaborative development workflows in a CI/CD environment.
• Demonstrated ability to transition system design into organized, accessible, and performant software applications using web-compatible programming languages (e.g., Javascript, Typescript, HTML, CSS).
• Solid understanding of modern application architecture, concepts like asynchronous and concurrent programming, and data mesh / data fabric concepts.
• Ability to make effective architecture decisions and document them clearly.
• Penchant for learning new technologies, balanced with strong pragmatic thinking.
• US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED. Must be eligible to obtain a CAC card for government information systems access.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years application deployment experience on DOD platforms (e.g., Platform One Big Bang)
• 4+ years of professional experience with React or other JavaScript frameworks.
• 4+ years of enterprise-level software engineering or application development experience
• Experience with mobile or distributed application development
• Experience using GPU acceleration for geospatial information system visualization (e.g., using shader libraries like three.js)
• Experience with mobile application development (e.g., Android, iOS, TAK)
• Ability to perform logging and auditing for application troubleshooting and system wide metrics
• Software / hardware integration and network technology experience
• Active security clearance

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/security-clearances

Remote Work Video Meeting Requirement:Employees in remote roles are expected to actively participate in video meetings as part of their regular job responsibilities. This includes maintaining a professional presence on camera, ensuring a stable internet connection, and engaging in discussions as required. Video meetings are essential for collaboration, team alignment, and maintaining effective communication across distributed teams. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for employees with specific needs.

Hypergiant Galactic is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We offer a generous benefits package, including company contribution to medical benefits. We offer unlimited PTO. In addition, we offer a fun, flexible work environment, company-sponsored activities, and commit to providing each employee with job satisfaction by addressing core needs. Learn more at hypergiant.com.

Salary Range

The salary range specified in each job posting outlines the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries applicable to the position across all US locations. Individual compensation within this range is influenced by various factors, such as job-related expertise, skills, experience, and pertinent education or training. It is important to recognize that the compensation information provided in US role postings pertains exclusively to the base salary and excludes considerations for bonuses, equity, or benefits.

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible Work Environment with Remote Options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Complimentary Life Insurance
• Personal & Professional Development Reimbursement
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Matching

For more information on our benefits, please visit https://www.hypergiant.com/careers/

US Base Salary Range

$190,400—$227,400 USD