Software Architect

Description:

We are looking for a Software Lead who will be a member of the software architecture team on the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART). Responsibilities will include defining and overseeing the implementation of the software architecture for a Java-based missile defense command and control system and ensuring the architecture is consistent with the architecture design tenets on the program.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Pay: $122,000 - $142,000

"Due to federal security contract requirements, United States Citizenship is required."

Responsibilities:

• Perform trade studies and analysis for current and future development activities.
• Maintain the software architecture artifacts for the ART.
• Oversee the development of ART software design.
• Determine ramifications and impacts of proposed architectural changes to the software baselines.
• Analyze system performance to include quantifying performance, identifying bottlenecks, and measuring throughput.
• Support briefings, presentations and demonstrations to customer. Support analysis, design, and implementation of cyber requirements in the software.
• Working with other program architects to implement enterprise architecture intent and guidance.
  
  

Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience with missile defense, and command & control systems highly desired
• Experience with Test Driven Design (TDD) methodology strongly desired
• Architecture development and coordination, defining the relationships between internal and external components; communicating architectural intent and constraints to a diverse group of customers, developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users.
  
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• The candidate must have software engineering and architecture experience on large software systems to include:
• Experience developing software architecture and design for large-scale distributed software systems that allow for scalability, extensibility, maintainability, reliability, etc.
• Experience performing logical and physical modeling.
• Experience with the Java programming language and developing software throughout the full software lifecycle.
• Understanding of modern software architecture paradigms such as event-driven architectures or service-oriented architectures.
• Effective communicator that can bridge engineering disciplines, customer and program leadership, and individual contributors to produce solutions.
• Experience mentoring and educating other engineers.
• Creative problem solver to find solutions within technical and programmatic constraints.
• Experience performing trade studies and analysis across software engineering disciplines.
• Security or equivalent/higher certification required within the first 60 days from start of this position.
• Active secret clearance
  
  

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent experience in software engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or related field from an accredited college. Masters degree preferred with 10 years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
  
  

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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