Software Architect

Waypoint Human Capital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Human Capital is seeking a Software Architect to work on-site in Dayton, OH, reporting to the lead architect and guiding the implementation of architecture models across teams.

You will define system architectures, mentor engineers, and ensure security, resilience, and evolvability while driving modernization and aligning with enterprise architecture standards. A Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a software architect and/or software engineer.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages, including Golang, Java, C++, or Python.
• Strong Communication and Organizational Skills.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Defines, creates and updates software system architectures and guides its implementation with Software Engineers and Software Developers.
• Analyze architecture and engineering data to solve complex problems, recommend solutions, and improve products and processes.
• Identify and define system architectures that streamline internal development and operations; create and document functional and detailed design architectures.
• Ensure the system is secure, resilient, observable, and able to evolve with new customers and features.
• Drive long-term modernization and technology direction.
• Engage with Product Owners and technical teammates to translate customer requirements into system requirements.
• Lead architecture definition and concepts within a system.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and System Engineering to align with value stream architecture.
• Define, scope, and refine architecture backlog items.
• Mentor and coach Software Engineers on system and solution architecture practices.
• Continuously learn and apply industry best practices on modern software delivery; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Software architecture

Golang

Java

C++

Python

Strong communication

Organizational skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

MBSE

Structurizr

ADR (Architecture Decision Records)

Zero-trust architectures / IAM

Job description

Position Title:

Software Architect

Position Type:

Full-Time, On-Site

Position Location:

Dayton, OH

Security Clearance:

Active Top Secret

Works with the lead architect to define and guide the implementation coordination of architecture models in a system. Engages business and technical teammates to align the direction and architectural approach that delivers value in a system and aligns with the value stream and enterprise architectures. Has deep knowledge of the domain technology and participates as an active team member developing code for release.

Primary Duties:

• Defines, creates and updates software system architectures and guides its implementation with Software Engineers and Software Developers.
• Ability to analyze architecture and engineering data to solve complex problems, recommend solutions, and improve products and processes.
• Identifies and defines system architectures that streamline internal development and operations in the team. Creates and documents functional and detailed design architectures.
• Ensures the system is secure, resilient, observable, and able to evolve as new customers and features are added.
• Drives long-term modernization and technology direction.
• Actively engages with Product Owners and technical teammates to aid in translating customer requirements into system requirements.
• Leads architecture definition and concepts within a system.
• Works closely with Solution Architects and System Engineering, ensuring system architectures align with the value stream architecture.
• Collaborates to define, scope, and refine architecture backlog items.
• Mentors, guides, and coaches Software Engineers and Developers on the practices of system and solution architectures.
• Continuously learns and applies industry best practices on modern software delivery practices. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to accomplish project and product objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a software architect and/or software engineer
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages, including Golang, Java, C++, or Python
• Strong Communication and Organizational Skills
• US Citizenship
• Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearence

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with system modeling and software architecting using MBSE
• Experience with C4 modeling using Structurizr
• Familiarity with Architecture Decision Records (ADR)
• Understanding of zero-trust architectures and identity and access management systems.