Senior Software Architect

Software ArchitectAs a Software Architect, you will be the technical visionary for our distributed data platform. We are looking for a hands-on leader to own the design, architecture, and evolution of high-performance data warehousing solutions. Occasional travel to one of our SCIF locations is required about 1-2x a month. While this role offers a flexible schedule (with up to 90% remote), its true appeal lies in the opportunity to shape the 'big picture' for mission-critical applications in a flat, ego-free environment! This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about designing efficient, secure, and scalable software and thrive in a collaborative environment. You'll own your technical designs, and help shape the big picture. Join our team to contribute to innovative engineering projects, creating reliable, scalable, and high-performing software for efficient data processing and informed decision-making. This is your chance to work on real-world challenges in a place where you can learn and grow while supporting mission-critical applications! Key Responsibilities: Architect cloud based solutions to index VERY large datasets in a cost effective manner. Develop monitoring solutions for distributed platforms to ensure health and status of distributed systems. Managing the development and operations teams to streamline processes and improve system performance. Maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and remedy complex distributed data warehouses. Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware systems with existing software solutions. This position will play a key role in monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing proactive measures to prevent service disruptions.Why Codescratch? As a group of software engineers that have worked together over a decade in the defense industry, we set out to create an organization that chose the best and left off the worst of our employment experiences. We decided to form a company that would focus on people and the work while setting aside bureaucracy and egos. We are a small company that focuses on our employees first. We are committed to reducing operational expenditures and optimizing administrative procedures, prioritizing employee compensation over corporate infrastructure investment. Highlights of our benefits package: We are proud to offer a stellar 401(k) plan on day one. Codescratch contributes 15% of your earnings each pay period, on top of any contribution you choose to make. No vesting schedule, no lump sum, no gotchas! Our team members stick around because they love the company, not because of gimmicks. Contribute 12% of your rate towards your premium for healthcare, vision and dental. Flexibility - get paid for every hour that you work, even if it's over 40! Education/training allowances. We invest in you and cover the cost of certifications relevant to your job. We also reimburse some of the cost for books, audiobooks and online video courses.Basic Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 8-10+ years of hands-on experience in Software Architecture, Data Engineering, or high-level Systems Engineering. Proven track record of designing and implementing Distributed Data Warehousing solutions at scale. Expert-level proficiency in Java or other JVM languages (Scala, Kotlin) with a deep understanding of memory management and performance tuning. Strong mastery of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Design Patterns, and SOLID principles. Strong Data and architecture background (Distributed systems, microservices, high availability, etc.) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Assurance, or related discipline from an accredited college/university One year of relevant experience (including relevant certifications) may be substituted for each year of required education and qualifications) U.S. citizenship required Active TS/SCI w. Polygraph clearance required Preferred Skills and Experience: Architectural experience with Accumulo and AWS (specifically data-heavy services). Experience with Geospatial warehousing or large-scale indexing. Experience in the DoD/Cyber Security industry is highly desirable. Ecosystem Mastery: Proficiency in version control (Git) and scripting (Python/Bash) for system automation. Modern Observability: Experience architecting monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack(ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana). Cloud-Native Infrastructure: Familiarity with containerization and orchestration via Docker and Kubernetes. Contributions to Open Source projects or a history of mentoring junior-to-mid level engineers. Have, or obtain Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification Salary Range: Pay range $175,000 - $250,000 (Plus benefits & 401k for total comp). The pay range for this job level is a general estimated guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.