Strategic Software Architect & Development Lead

KBR, Inc.; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a Principal Software Architect and Development Lead to steer software discipline across engineering and development activities, providing architectural oversight for products, R&D projects, and innovation initiatives.

You will lead design and delivery of modern software, define architecture standards, guide AI/ML, cloud, and digital transformation efforts, mentor engineers, and partner with leadership to shape roadmaps and strategy.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience leading software development teams or engineering organizations.
• Expertise architecting complex cloud-based and distributed software systems.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
• Experience with database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of modern software solutions.
• Define and maintain software architecture standards and best practices.
• Lead AI/ML, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Conduct architecture reviews and code reviews while enforcing software quality standards.
• Mentor software engineers and provide technical guidance across programs.
• Support hiring activities including interviewing, candidate selection, onboarding, and workforce development.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute software strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with customers, program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver mission-focused software capabilities.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

Cloud architecture

CI/CD

DevSecOps

APIs

Databases

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Kubernetes

FedRAMP/NIST

CI/CD tooling

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a Principal Software Architect and Development Lead to steer software discipline across engineering and development activities, providing architectural oversight for products, R&D projects, and innovation initiatives.

You will lead design and delivery of modern software, define architecture standards, guide AI/ML, cloud, and digital transformation efforts, mentor engineers, and partner with leadership to shape roadmaps and strategy.