Senior Software Systems Engineer Lead - Remote

Archer; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in partnership with TekSynap, seeks a Software Systems Engineer Lead to drive complex software/system definitions and architecture for federal contracts. The role demands deep experience in systems engineering, BPMN-based automation, and security-focused development across enterprise environments.

You will design, implement, and evaluate hardware-software interfaces, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with DoD architectures while coordinating with project management and

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of relevant systems engineering and software development experience.
• Experience using low-code/no-code BPMN tools.
• Developing applications and automation software based on BPMN models with Appian, Oracle, and MS SQL Server.
• Experience in Agile and hybrid low-code application development.
• Experience with MicroStrategy or BI platforms, analytics, data modeling, and dashboards.
• Experience implementing modern security solutions (e.g., blockchain)
• Certified by a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Government/federal environment experience including IC/DoD or federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and defines specifications for complex software applications.
• Provides top-level technical expertise including in-depth software systems programming and analysis.
• Designs architectures that cover software, hardware, and communications for current and future needs.
• Ensures systems comply with open systems standards and DoD architectures.
• Identifies options for meeting functional and technical requirements, including updates.
• Develops high-level system design diagrams and oversees coding, testing, and documentation.
• Leads quality assurance reviews and evaluates software products.
• Maintains operating systems and supports large networks and complex software packages.

Skills

BPMN tools

Low-code development

Agile development

BI platforms

Security solutions

IC/DoD experience

IAT Level I

Education

IAT Level I certification

Nationally recognized technical authority certification

Tools

Appian

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Job description

Archer, in partnership with TekSynap, seeks a Software Systems Engineer Lead to drive complex software/system definitions and architecture for federal contracts. The role demands deep experience in systems engineering, BPMN-based automation, and security-focused development across enterprise environments.

You will design, implement, and evaluate hardware-software interfaces, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with DoD architectures while coordinating with project management and