Senior Software Architecture & Cloud Engineer
Core
Principal advisor and architect guiding modernization of mission-critical software systems for space, ground, and launch environments.
Role type
Senior IC software architecture & cloud engineer (principal level)
Builds
Microservices-based configurations, automated CI/CD pipelines, and secure cloud-native/containerized systems for defense and civil space programs.
Domain
Aerospace / National Security / Cloud-Native Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software architecture, cloud/container modernization, CI/CD pipeline engineering, systems integration, DevSecOps, infrastructure-as-code, technical leadership, security clearance management
Preferred skills
Kubernetes orchestration, enterprise cloud deployment (AWS/Azure), build vs buy analysis, open-source security tool integration, team building and mentoring
Technologies
Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, CI/CD tools, Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks
Responsibilities
Provide senior-level architectural direction for mission-critical software systems; Lead evolution of legacy monolithic architectures to microservices; Design enterprise-scale automated pipeline architectures; Lead technical trade studies for cloud-native technologies; Oversee end-to-end software integration and verification; Interface with customers and program leadership to align technical execution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with principal advisory scope