Senior Software Architect — Mission-Critical Federal Systems

Redhorsecorp; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Software Architect in Chantilly, VA to lead the architectural vision for complex federal software initiatives. You will craft models, evaluate architectures, and guide distributed teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical solutions.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s with 10+ years (or Master’s with 8+ years), and a track record of enterprise-scale design.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 8+ years.
• Proven authority on unusually complex software problems.
• Experience designing, modeling, and documenting enterprise-scale architectures.
• Translating high-level mission requirements into technical specifications.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Articulate architectural vision for new and enhanced software products.
• Conceptualize and experiment with alternative architectural approaches for complex missions.
• Create comprehensive models, component specifications, and interface documentation.
• Validate proposed architectures against rigorous requirements.
• Collaborate with product developers, product managers, and customer application experts to ensure features are integrated.
• Provide expert technical advice across departments.
• Integrate complex components built by distributed teams.
• Lead and mentor planning analysts and developers.
• Pursue independent courses of action with wide latitude for judgment.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Software architecture

Mentoring

Enterprise-scale design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years

Master’s degree + 8+ years

Job description

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Software Architect in Chantilly, VA to lead the architectural vision for complex federal software initiatives. You will craft models, evaluate architectures, and guide distributed teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical solutions.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s with 10+ years (or Master’s with 8+ years), and a track record of enterprise-scale design.