SUMMARY
The Software Architect’s role is to solve complex systems problems and seamlessly transition between strategic thinking and detailed implementation.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions that push the boundaries of innovation, aligned with both technical and business strategies.
- Guide system architecture decisions by evaluating and adopting emerging technologies, researching cutting-edge solutions, and setting new standards for coding, testing, and deployment in R&D contexts.
- Partner with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and cross-functional teams to translate business goals into innovative technical solutions.
- Provide technical mentorship to engineers, fostering professional growth and elevating team capabilities. Serve as a thought leader and technical authority in complex problem-solving and decision-making.
- Focus on streamlining development workflows to foster rapid iteration and innovation, reducing bottlenecks and improving feedback loops while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.
- Collaborate on roadmap prioritization, focusing on high-impact work that delivers value and supports the organization’s strategic objectives.
Preferred Experience:
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on R&D, product innovation, and the architecture and implementation of large-scale, complex systems.
- Track record in code security, secure boot, code scans, Risk Management RMF and NIST, preferably.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve challenges in performance, reliability, scalability, and security at scale.
- Ability to translate innovative concepts into clear, actionable plans, effectively communicating with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
Competencies:
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver the appropriate level of detail.
- Has the ability to develop relationships with co-workers and to contribute to group solutions.
- Exercise good business judgment and makes good decisions and notifies management of issues and concerns.
- Positive attitude with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across all departments within the OSS Company.
- Works with the company's budgetary guidelines while minimizing expenses and maximizing cost efficiency.
- Understands Company and department goals and objectives and how to contribute.
- Able to identify root cause of issues, and quickly formulates action plans to resolve them.
Physical Demands:
- Occasionally required to stand.
- Occasionally required to walk.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
- Continually required to talk or hear.
- Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
- Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds.
Salary Range
- Total Estimated Compensation $70,000 to $89,000 / year
- Potential for Stock Equity
- 401K Matching
- Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Three weeks of PTO
- 11 Paid Holidays
To apply, please contact HR here.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
