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Software Architect

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
113K-257K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
113K-257K Annually
Senior level
Lead architecture, development, integration, and deployment of mission management software for satellite constellations. Guide Agile teams building mission planning, automated tasking, deconfliction, and replanning capabilities. Ensure scalable integration with operational environments and secure classified cloud deployment pipelines. Work onsite in SCIF or SAPF environments while maintaining rigorous security and performance standards.
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Software Architect

The Opportunity:

Seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead and support Agile design, development, integration and deployment of a mission management software for heterogeneous, proliferated satellite constellations. Your proven ability to define system architecture and develop software to optimize the orchestration of multiple Space Capability Stacks (SCSs) supporting complex, joint mission planning processes will be required to be successful executing this critical defense program.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead a software team in high-velocity Agile development of mission planning, automated mission tasking, deconfliction, replanning, plus more backlog items. You will ensure that all solutions integrate seamlessly with existing operational environments while maintaining a modular, scalable architecture for future enhancements. You will work within high-security, classified cloud-based environments, ensuring our development and deployment pipelines meet rigorous security and performance standards.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

  • 8+ years of experience with software development

  • Experience as technical lead 

  • Experience as a software engineering leader

  • Experience with software architecture for distributed systems and mission-critical applications

  • Experience with Agile methodologies, software development frameworks, version control, such as Git, relational databases, SQL Server, and Python

  • Ability to work onsite at an accredited SCIF or SAPF to support classified system integration

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with mission management or OPIR

  • Experience as a cost account manager managing budgets for a team of 10+ engineers

  • Experience as an integrator of software across teams and with external partners

  • Experience in container lifecycle management, image optimization, and orchestration using Docker and Podman for optimizing mission-critical capability stacks

  • Experience deploying and managing the lifecycle of cloud applications in secure, classified environments security categorizations, and infrastructure automation

  • Experience with DCO-S concepts and implementation

  • Knowledge of DevSecOps principles, specifically automated CI/CD pipelines, and cybersecurity hardening compliant with High and Moderate

  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

  • DoD 8570 IAT II Certification, including CISSP or Security+ Certification

Clearance:

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.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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

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