Software Architect

CohesionForce, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CohesionForce, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Architect to craft and communicate a unified architectural vision across product teams. You will drive software architecture decisions, emphasizing reuse, DevSecOps, and automation throughout development lifecycles.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in object-oriented design, C++ and Python, and a track record of collaborative leadership in fast-paced environments, with willingness to travel domestically when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or technology with 10 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in a related field with less than 5 years of experience, or 0 years with a PhD.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) / Object-Oriented Design (OOD) techniques.
• Experience performing software architecture for engineering teams.
• Experience with C++ and Python programming.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a common architectural vision across teams to deliver an integrated set of products and tools.
• Define, document, and communicate software architecture and designs to engineering teams.
• Verify and support successful implementation of architecture across projects.
• Resolve complex technical issues across teams and facilitate agreement among groups with differing goals.
• Be available for occasional travel within the United States to meet program needs.

Skills

OOA/OOD techniques

C++ programming

Python programming

Fast-paced team environment

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or technology

Master’s degree in related field

PhD

Tools

C++ programming language

Python programming language

Linux

DevSecOps tools

Job description

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Architect to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL. The Software Architect is responsible for developing common vision across the teams, focused on delivery of an integrated set of products, tools, and software components supporting the organizational goals. The Software Architect will work with the other team leads, such as the Software integration Lead, Software Engineering Lead, Systems Engineering Lead, and product teams implementing the common vision across the full organization.

The Software Architect will be responsible for ensuring that the products follow appropriate processes and software development best practice, with emphasis on software reuse, DevSecOps processes, and automation throughout the engineering lifecycle. The individual will define, document, and communicate software architecture and designs to engineering teams, and be able to verify and support their successful implementation.

The Software Architect will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to resolve complex technical issues across the teams and be able to collaboratively seek agreement across teams with differing goals and objectives. Prior experience performing software architecture with simulation software products is highly beneficial.

There are times when you will need to be willing to work a flexible schedule when required to support lab development and integration activities to meet program needs. Willing to travel occasionally within the United States if required to meet program needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• – Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technology degree with 10 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with less than 5 years of experience, or 0 years of related experience with a PhD.
• – Experience with Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) / Object-Oriented Design (OOD) techniques.
• – Experience performing software architecture for engineering teams.
• – Experience with C++ and Python programming.
• – Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• – An active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• – Experience with Real-time software development.
• – Experience with software development using Agile methodologies.
• – Experience with Linux and real-time operating systems.
• – Experience with Software and Systems Engineering best practices.
• – Experience with DevSecOps processes and tools.
• – Strong oral and written communication skills.