Software Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, integration and deployment of a mission management software for satellite constellations in secure, classified environments.

You will guide a software team in high-velocity Agile development of mission planning and automated tasking, ensuring modular, scalable architecture and seamless integration with existing systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with software development.
• Experience as technical lead and software engineering leader.
• Experience with distributed systems architecture for mission-critical applications.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, Git, SQL Server, and Python.
• Ability to work onsite at an accredited SCIF or SAPF to support classified system integration TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile design, development, integration and deployment of mission management software.
• Oversee a software team in high-velocity Agile development for mission planning and tasking.
• Ensure solutions integrate with existing environments and maintain modular, scalable architecture.

Skills

Software development

Technical lead

Software architecture

Agile methodologies

Git

SQL Server

Python

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

HS diploma or GED

DoD 8570 IAT II Certification

CISSP or Security+ Certification

Tools

Docker

Podman

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Software Architect The Opportunity: Seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead and support Agile design, development, integration and deployment of a mission management software for heterogeneous, proliferated satellite constellations. Your proven ability to define system architecture and develop software to optimize the orchestration of multiple Space Capability Stacks (SCSs) supporting complex, joint mission planning processes will be required to be successful executing this critical defense program. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead a software team in high-velocity Agile development of mission planning, automated mission tasking, deconfliction, replanning, plus more backlog items. You will ensure that all solutions integrate seamlessly with existing operational environments while maintaining a modular, scalable architecture for future enhancements. You will work within high-security, classified cloud-based environments, ensuring our development and deployment pipelines meet rigorous security and performance standards.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with software development
• Experience as technical lead
• Experience as a software engineering leader
• Experience with software architecture for distributed systems and mission-critical applications
• Experience with Agile methodologies, software development frameworks, version control, such as Git, relational databases, SQL Server, and Python
• Ability to work onsite at an accredited SCIF or SAPF to support classified system integration TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with mission management or OPIR
• Experience as a cost account manager managing budgets for a team of 10+ engineers
• Experience as an integrator of software across teams and with external partners
• Experience in container lifecycle management, image optimization, and orchestration using Docker and Podman for optimizing mission-critical capability stacks
• Experience deploying and managing the lifecycle of cloud applications in secure, classified environments security categorizations, and infrastructure automation
• Experience with DCO-S concepts and implementation
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles, specifically automated CI/CD pipelines, and cybersecurity hardening compliant with High and Moderate
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification, including CISSP or Security+ Certification

Compensation

Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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