Software Architect, Lead

Responsibilities

• Define and drive end-to-end architecture for modernizing MATLAB-based algorithms into scalable Python-based applications.
• Lead design of containerized, cloud-ready systems with automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
• Build a modern engineering ecosystem integrating scientific computing, web technologies, and enterprise data platforms.
• Translate complex analytical workflows into robust, production‑grade software solutions using modern architecture patterns, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and AI‑assisted development tools.
• Architect data solutions using PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Guide engineering teams on design, implementation, and best practices.
• Ensure systems meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.

• 8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams and defining architecture standards.
• Experience leading modernization of MATLAB-based systems into Python-based platforms.
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, or Jenkins).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
• Experience with React and Node.js for full‑stack web applications.
• Experience with PostgreSQL for relational data design and optimization.
• Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

• Experience building standalone and cloud‑native applications.
• Expertise in Python for application development and scientific computing.
• Experience in modeling and simulation, or algorithm‑heavy systems.
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops , observability, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with AI‑augmented development workflows or agentic tools.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

The projected compensation range for this position is $ to $ (annualized USD). Salary is determined by location, education, skills, and other factors. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.