Principal Software Architect and Development Lead
Core
Lead software engineering teams and define architecture for defense systems and space defense solutions.
Role type
Principal Software Architect and Development Lead
Builds
Modern software solutions, AI/ML initiatives, and cloud-based distributed systems for national security
Domain
National Security / Defense / Space Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Technical leadership, software architecture, Python, API design, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, AI/ML technologies, database technologies
Preferred skills
CTO experience, startup experience, AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, FedRAMP/NIST frameworks, DoD customer support
Technologies
Python, AWS, AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Lead development teams in design, implementation, testing, and deployment; Define and maintain software architecture standards; Conduct architecture and code reviews; Mentor software engineers; Partner on software strategy and roadmaps; Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver mission-focused capabilities
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership