Software Architect ( Full-Time ) St. Louis, MO - DK

Job Overview:
An experienced Software Architect is needed to support advanced technology initiatives within a secure, mission-driven environment. This role focuses on designing and guiding the implementation of scalable, secure, and modern software architectures. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate business and technical requirements into robust system solutions. Candidates should be hands-on, contributing to development efforts while driving long-term architectural strategy. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-level and detailed software architecture solutions
• Partner with engineering teams to implement architectural designs and best practices
• Analyze complex technical challenges and recommend effective, scalable solutions
• Ensure systems are secure, resilient, observable, and adaptable to evolving needs
• Lead modernization efforts and define long-term technology strategies
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate requirements into system designs
• Align system architecture with broader enterprise and solution architecture frameworks
• Define and refine architectural backlog items and priorities
• Mentor and guide engineers on architecture principles and implementation practices
• Stay current with industry trends and modern software delivery methodologies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering or software architecture
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or Golang
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Familiarity with C4 modeling and tools such as Structurizr
• Knowledge of Architecture Decision Records (ADR)
• Understanding of zero-trust security models and identity/access management systems

Security Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one

Key Skills Required:

• Software architecture design and system modeling
• Secure and scalable system development
• Cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Active Top Secret clearance
At least 5 years of experience in software engineering or software architecture

Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered:No