Deputy Software Solutions Architect

Reference: 85347-369984Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We are seeking an experienced Software Solutions Architect to help shape the development of a critical satellite ground systems solution. The successful candidate will be tasked with three major roles: (1) Interface directly with the program’s SW Architect and Chief Engineer to develop and maintain a Feature/Epic Roadmap; (2) Interface directly with the customer to understand project requirements and help architect SW solutions; and (3) Support the translation of SW requirements into internal product and project development drivers, as well as help coordinate those development updates with project and product development teams. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that the program meets project needs in an agile software development environment by working closely with project development, system engineering, test, deployment, and operations personnel.Responsibilities include but are not limited toArticulate technical concepts to the customer, users, and the development teamSupport developing and maturing the project architecture, to include decomposition into more detailed software design components/subcomponentsSupport verification and troubleshooting of the technical solutions provided by the development staffSupport refinement of the progression of tasks to ensure on-time & on-budget completion per the Feature Roadmap and program milestonesSupport guiding the agile development lifecycle from a customer perspective, including backlog refinement, system demos, retrospectives, and coordinating customer feedback during Program IncrementsBenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement