Principal Software Architect
SciTec · Huntsville, AL · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$175k–$216k/yrFull-time
About the role
SciTec is seeking a Principal Software Architect to lead the overall software architecture, technical vision, and strategy for an emergent missile defense need.
Responsibilities
- Define and own overall software architecture strategy, principles, and standards for a high-visibility program
- Lead the design of a scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing system
- Establish and implement architecture governance, standards, and decision-making processes
- Identify and proactively manage technical debt, risks, dependencies, and SDLC concerns
- Collaborate and iterate on product roadmaps with other high-level decision makers
- Ensure consistent, well maintained clear documentation
- Interface with stakeholders at technical exchange meetings and program reviews to explain software architecture and software architecture decisions
- Derive and implement into architecture changing customer requirements with short-term and long-term strategies
- Selection of appropriate messaging solution for internal and external architecture communication requirements
- Collaborate with and mentor staff in making architecture solutions and decisions a reality
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
- 12+ years of experience developing software systems
- 8+ years of experience supporting MOSA system of systems design
- 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes
- Understands new and advanced software design patterns and anti-patterns
- Understands parallelization techniques (GPUs, FaaS, multiple threads) and knows when to use each
- Expertise in message protocols, patterns, and libraries to send events and data between applications
- Effective and experienced communicator to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand, document, and implement evolving requirements, explain design decisions, and ensure client buy-in
- Up to 15% travel as required for business purposes
Qualifications
- CKAD Certificate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Active Secret DoD clearance
Benefits
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
- 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
- 80% company paid Dental insurance
- 100% company paid Vision insurance
- 100% company paid Life insurance
- 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
- Short-term Disability insurance
- Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Pay
The pay range for this position is $175,000 to $216,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.