Principal Software Architect
Redhorse Corporation3 months ago
Chantilly, VA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$275k - $285k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide architectural and big-picture oversight for new or enhanced products.
- Define architectural visions, alternative approaches, architectural models, component specifications, and interface documentation.
- Validate system architectures against complex requirements and foundational assumptions.
- Collaborate with developers, managers, and customer experts to deliver required software features.
- Research and develop advanced applications that create new products or business opportunities.
- Lead technical capture efforts, proofs of concept, and high-level capability briefings.
- Provide high-level technical advice across the organization.
- Integrate complex components developed by distributed product teams.
- Lead planning analysts conducting technical research and supporting user groups.
- Independently solve unusually complex technical problems.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 12+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Recognized authority in designing and developing highly advanced software applications.
- Proven experience leading technical capture efforts and capability briefings to secure new business.
- Extensive proficiency in architectural modeling, component and interface specification, and R&D.
- Ability to work independently on highly complex projects requiring innovative solutions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance as determined by mission requirements.
- Preferred experience includes Databricks, Spark, GitLab, Jira, DoD or Intelligence Community solutions, emerging technology prototyping, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Benefits
- The posting references comprehensive benefits programs for eligible employees and possible performance-based or other incentive compensation.
- The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and may require obtaining and maintaining a security clearance.
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About Redhorse Corporation
Redhorse Corporation provides data analytics, AI, and digital transformation consulting to U.S. government agencies, especially in national security, infrastructure, and environmental programs. It delivers technology-agnostic solutions, systems integration, and data engineering to help the Department of Defense and civilian agencies improve decision-making and operations under professional services contracts. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company is privately held.