Principal Software Architect
About the role
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor delivering advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees; U.S. citizenship is also required to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
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 decisions
- Derive and implement changing customer requirements into architecture with short-term and long-term strategies
- Select appropriate messaging solutions for internal and external architecture communication requirements
- Collaborate with and mentor staff in making architecture solutions and decisions a reality
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
- Understanding of new and advanced software design patterns and anti-patterns
- Understanding of parallelization techniques (GPUs, FaaS, multiple threads) and 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
Preferred 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 two 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 $190,000 to $235,000 per year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer, including role responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills; this is not a guarantee of compensation.