Staff Software Engineer-Data & Architecture
Core
Designing, implementing, and evolving complex software and platform systems for cloud infrastructure, developer platforms, and security controls.
Role type
Staff Systems Engineer (Architect & Hands-on IC)
Builds
Cloud-native systems, reference architectures, and secure-by-default patterns for defense and aerospace clients.
Domain
Defense and aerospace industry, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud-native architecture, distributed systems design, infrastructure-as-code, security compliance integration, technical mentorship, system troubleshooting, database platform knowledge.
Preferred skills
DevSecOps practices, CI/CD platforms, GIS/geospatial system experience, mentoring senior engineers.
Technologies
AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, GitLab, PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
Responsibilities
Design system architectures spanning cloud infrastructure and applications; translate mission and security requirements into technical designs; develop and maintain reference architectures and design patterns; evaluate architectural tradeoffs for scalability and reliability; build and operate cloud-native systems using infrastructure-as-code; troubleshoot high-impact production issues; serve as a technical mentor and influence technical roadmaps.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on technical leader with architectural judgment.
