Principal Software Architect

SciTec • Princeton, NJ • 2h ago

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any @type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirement 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 SLDC 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

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

CKAD Certificate

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Active Secret DoD clearance

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

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

The pay range for this position is $190,000 to $235,000 / 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.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.

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