Senior Software Architect – Cloud, AI & MILSATCOM

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Software Architect to join our team in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.

You will design and implement high-quality software, lead architectural decisions, and own end-to-end solutions from design through deployment in a fast-moving MILSATCOM environment. You will work autonomously within a small, high-impact team, applying cloud and Kubernetes expertise, IaC tooling, and secure DevSecOps practices while collaborating across disciplines

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent field.
• 5 years of applicable experience.
• Experience designing and delivering large-scale, production-ready systems.
• Strong cloud and Kubernetes expertise, including tooling and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
• Familiarity with GitOps, secure system design, supply-chain security, and air-gapped environments.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles.
• Experience with messaging or event-streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
• Experience with Go, TypeScript, or Java; proficiency with Git workflows, code review, and CI/CD.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools, including safe integration practices.
• Effective technical communicator able to document and justify architectural decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality software while maintaining architectural integrity across the stack.
• Lead architectural decision-making, setting technical direction and balancing key trade-offs.
• Own solutions end-to-end, from design through deployment and long-term stewardship.
• Work autonomously, showing initiative and strong problem-solving capability.
• Collaborate closely within a small, high-impact team and contribute to shared delivery.
• Operate effectively in a fast-moving environment with evolving requirements.
• Shape foundational architecture and establish best practices for long-term success.
• Adopt and explore emerging AI-assisted development tools to enhance delivery and quality.

Skills

Cloud & Kubernetes

Programming: Go/TS/Java

DevSecOps

Architectural design

CI/CD tooling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Terraform/Ansible

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Software Architect to join our team in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.

You will design and implement high-quality software, lead architectural decisions, and own end-to-end solutions from design through deployment in a fast-moving MILSATCOM environment. You will work autonomously within a small, high-impact team, applying cloud and Kubernetes expertise, IaC tooling, and secure DevSecOps practices while collaborating across disciplines