Chief Software Architect with Security Clearance

Chief Software Architect - Defense & Space Systems

Location: Onsite St. Louis, Missouri

Clearance: Active Secret required (Top Secret eligibility post-hire) We're seeking a Chief Software Architect to lead the design and development of mission-critical, large-scale systems supporting national defense and aerospace operations. This is a high-impact opportunity to drive the architectural vision for both front-end and back-end systems across complex, distributed environments. What You'll Do: Architect and design scalable, resilient software systems. Translate high-level mission requirements into actionable technical solutions. Guide engineering teams in delivering robust, production-ready code. Oversee code quality, performance tuning, testing, and integration. Evaluate emerging technologies and champion improvements in development processes. Mentor and lead cross-functional teams in software strategy and execution. Basic Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance (must be eligible for Top Secret). 10+ years in software development. 8+ years in system architecture and technical leadership. Expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and scalable design patterns. Strong coding background in Go, Node.js, Java, or Python. Experience with SQL/NoSQL, caching, and data pipeline strategies. Agile development experience. Preferred Experience: Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field. Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, etc.), REST APIs, and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes). Proven leadership in real-time or data-intensive software systems. Familiarity with compliance in software lifecycle and systems thinking. Excellent communication and mentoring skills. Additional Info: Occasional travel ( 10%) Technical assessment required as part of the hiring process.

Permanent