Software Architect

About This Role

This architecture role is for a highly experienced software architect to lead the architecture, modernization, and operational design of globally distributed mission platforms. The role supports operational, intelligence, and enterprise environments and serves as the technical authority for complex distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall software architecture for distributed mission systems deployed globally
• Define service boundaries, deployment topologies, observability requirements, and operational patterns
• Oversee architecture for microservices, integration services, and operational support systems
• Guide design decisions for transactional processing, workflow orchestration, authorization services, and operational analytics
• Support integration with external government, commercial, and mission partner systems
• Define cloud and hybrid deployment strategies supporting both centralized and edge environments
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, cloud engineering, and operations teams
• Lead modernization initiatives and technical debt reduction efforts
• Conduct architecture reviews, readiness assessments, and incident analysis
• Ensure systems remain maintainable, observable, and supportable across global deployments
• Develop architecture documentation, technical roadmaps, and engineering standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (additional relevant experience may substitute for formal education requirements)
• Minimum 12 years of software engineering experience with significant architecture leadership responsibilities
• Minimum 5 years supporting distributed or microservices-based platforms
• Strong experience with Linux-based environments
• Strong experience with Java, distributed services, cloud-native technologies, and operational architectures
• Experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, or equivalent enterprise technologies
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and globally distributed environments
• Ability to lead multiple engineering teams and coordinate across technical disciplines
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Nice to have:

• Experience with Kubernetes, Nomad, Consul, Vault, or similar orchestration technologies
• Experience supporting edge computing or intermittent connectivity environments
• Familiarity with operational analytics, observability, and monitoring frameworks
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and enterprise DevSecOps practices