^E01 Software Architect IV

Team: Aether/EXPANSIA

Location: Remote

Commitment: Full Time

Workplace Type: remote

Salary:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide architectural and strategic oversight for software development projects 

• Define and articulate the architectural vision while experimenting with alternative approaches to optimize design 

• Develop models, component specifications, and interface documentation to support scalable software architecture 

• Collaborate with product developers, product managers, and customer application experts to ensure optimal software performance and feature integration 

• Lead integration efforts for software components developed by different teams to create cohesive and efficient solutions 

• Provide expert-level technical advice and consultation to various departments within the organization 

• Direct and contribute to research and planning initiatives that drive innovation and efficiency in software development 

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems while exercising considerable latitude in determining architectural objectives and methodologies 

• Validate and refine architectural decisions through prototyping, industry benchmarking, and system performance testing 

• Ensure software architecture aligns with business goals, security best practices, and compliance standards 

• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions 

• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded 

• Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area 

• Participate in growth efforts as requested 

• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction 

• Complete personal PDP and attend Company meetings (with camera on) 

• Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients 

• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements 

• Perform other related duties as assigned 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active Secret clearance 
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 10 years of experience 

• Considered an emerging authority in software architecture, with extensive technical expertise in designing scalable and high-performance software solutions 

• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software deployment methodologies.  

• Hands-on experience with multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++  

• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). 

• Proven ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems while determining innovative approaches to architectural challenges 

• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, system integration strategies, and architectural best practices 

• Ability to work independently with wide latitude for judgment while aligning architectural decisions with business objectives 

• Experience in leading research and technical planning efforts to enhance software efficiency and reliability 

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and enterprise-level distributed systems  

• Experience designing, developing, or integrating AI agents and agentic workflows sing modern LLM frameworks and orchestration platforms. 

• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) 

• Proficiency in software modeling techniques, component-based architecture, and API design 

• Experience implementing or integrating solutions using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable secure, standardized communication between AI assistants, enterprise applications, and external tools. 

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, database management, and large-scale system integrations