Senior Software Architect
Galapagos NV1 day ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
Base Salary
$180k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Evaluate software architectures, development approaches, implementation strategies, dependencies, integration challenges, and technical risks across multiple programs.
- Assess government reference architectures, COTS/GOTS solutions, cloud environments, microservices, custom development, and software development strategies.
- Evaluate compliance with the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway, DevSecOps, Software Modernization Strategy, RMF, ATO, and related guidance.
- Review software architectures, development plans, CDRLs, contractor proposals, and technical documentation and provide independent recommendations.
- Advise on MOSA, interface standards, software data rights, vendor dependency, integration strategies, and continuous ATO capabilities.
- Assess development environments, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud environments to improve delivery efficiency.
- Develop technical assessments, cost estimates, risk analyses, decision memoranda, and executive briefings.
- Facilitate technical discussions with government representatives, FFRDCs, SETA personnel, and contractors.
- Support source selections, technical evaluations, software cost assessments, and acquisition decisions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/ML, edge computing, and zero-trust architectures for mission applications.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance and current Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.
- 15+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 8 years as a software architect, chief software engineer, or technical leader.
- Extensive experience supporting DoD space, command and control, ground systems, or national security software programs.
- Expertise evaluating software architectures, development strategies, and technical risks involving cost, schedule, performance, and cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience with Agile development, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, and AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.
- Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, Software Acquisition Pathway, RMF, ATO, and DoDI 5000.87.
- Experience reviewing technical documentation, contractor proposals, software development strategies, and conducting independent technical risk assessments.
- Experience presenting complex technical information and recommendations to senior government and military leadership.
- Experience with satellite C2, mission data processing, ground segment modernization, MILSATCOM, missile warning, or PNT programs.
- Experience supporting FFRDCs, SETA organizations, or independent technical assessments.
- Familiarity with MOSA, government reference architectures, software data rights, and vendor integration.
- Experience conducting software cost estimates, Software Resources Data Reports, and ITRAs.
- Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or DAWIA/Back-to-Basics Engineering or Software credentials are applicable.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to meet applicable DoD security investigation and access requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k).
- Paid time off, paid parental leave, and paid federal holidays.
- Military differential and tuition reimbursement.
- The posted base salary range is USD $180,000.00-$220,000.00 per year.
- Work may involve extended sitting or standing, computer-based work, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary.