Software Architect – Secret Clearance Required at Sherpa 6

Spring Lake, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Architecture, System Design, Scalability, Performance, Security, Diagramming, Requirement Interpretation, Scrum Support, Development Alignment, Technology Trend Monitoring, RESTFul API Development, SPA Development, Mobile Management Development, OWASP, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3

Industry

Description

Description Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required (Interim ok) Travel Requirement: Up to 10% Citizenship: US Citizenship required Sherpa 6 is seeking a talented Software Architect to join our team and play a crucial role in designing solutions and guiding the development teams. We build mission critical systems for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other commercial customers. In this role, you will be responsible for working with the software developers and product owners to establish a plan for executing a project. You will take project documentation (BoEs, White Papers, WBSs) and convert that into a plan for the development team. You will work to align the architecture plan with existing patterns and practices to follow the established software development process. In addition, you will work to create plans and diagrams with enough level of detail that the development team can take this information and write code accordingly. Responsibilities: Design and oversee the architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security Design diagrams for communicating sequence flows and component interactions Interpret project requirements and use them to create architecture plans Provide architecting support across multiple scrum teams and projects as needed Work closely with the development team to ensure the work aligns with the architecture plans Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in software engineering and architecting Experience generating software planning diagrams for communication purposes (sequence diagrams, etc.) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams Qualities of Exceptional Candidates: Extensive experience working with multiple teams concurrently to provide architecture guidance and planning support from handoff from project manager to development team Familiarity RESTFul API development, Single Page Application (SPA) development, and Mobile management development, for planning purposes Familiarity with security best practices (e.g., OWASP, encryption standards, CSfC, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3, RSA, Passkeys). About Sherpa 6: At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way. Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire. ADA: Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 EEO/AA: Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer. Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit. Salary Range: The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.

Responsibilities

The Software Architect will be responsible for designing and overseeing complex software system architectures, ensuring they meet requirements for scalability, performance, and security. This includes creating detailed plans and diagrams to guide development teams in executing projects for the Department of Defense and commercial customers.