Software Architect

Primary Duties

• Defines, creates and updates software system architectures and guides its implementation with Software Engineers and Software Developers.
• Analyzes 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.
• Engages with Product Owners and technical teammates to aid in translating customer requirements into system requirements.
• Led 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 Clearance

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