Principal Software Architect and Development Lead

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Principal Software Architect and Development Lead

Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

K  is seeking a Principal Software Architect and Development Lead to serve as the software discipline lead for engineering and development activities.
Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for software products, IR&D projects, and innovation initiatives.

• Lead development teams in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of modern software solutions.
• Define and maintain software architecture standards and best practices.
• Lead AI/ML, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Conduct architecture reviews and code reviews while enforcing software quality standards.
• Mentor software engineers and provide technical guidance across programs.
• Support hiring activities including interviewing, candidate selection, onboarding, and workforce development.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute software strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with customers, program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver mission-focused software capabilities.

• Location: Beavercreek, OH
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 15+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience leading software development teams or engineering organizations
• Expertise architecting complex cloud-based and distributed software systems
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience with APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies
• Experience with database technologies

• Experience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Startup company experience
• AWS and AWS Gov Cloud expertise
• Kubernetes experience
• Knowledge of FedRAMP and NIST frameworks
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience supporting DoD or federal government customers

Belong, Connect and Grow at K

At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.