Software Architect

Lockheed Martin•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Architect to join their team in King of Prussia, PA. This role involves working on mission-critical projects for military satellite communications (SATCOM) Ground systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system integration, software architecture, and web application development. As the Framework Lead, you will be responsible for establishing, hardening, and improving the framework for deployment and utilization across the system.

Requirements

Experience in cloud-based, modern web frameworks with a focus on system integration
Experience in infrastructure and middleware
Strong knowledge of software architecture patterns, including microservices, event-driven architecture, and service-oriented architecture
Experience with API design and development, including RESTful APIs
Strong understanding of data modeling and database design
Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), particularly in secure, high-performance applications.
Experience in management of subcontract team members contributing to technical solutions
Final secret clearance
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience in management of subcontract team members contributing to technical solutions
Familiarity with military SATCOM systems and secure communication protocols.
Familiarity with DevSecOps process, tools and frameworks.
Problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements
Experience with DevOps practices and tools
Familiarity with container security and vulnerability management
Experience with technical writing and documentation
Proficiency in Agile methodologies such as Scrum, including experience with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, and operations, to ensure successful development, installation, hardening and improvement of the system frameworks
Develop and maintain the overall framework architecture for the Ground system, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives
Develop and maintain the framework technical roadmap, diagrams, and documents to guide the framework team
Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and security requirements
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize integration requirements
Develop and execute proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate decisions
Provide technical guidance and oversight to the teams
Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues
Continuously progress the technical solution for improvements in automation, decrease installation time and drive out cyber findings
Effectively manage the subcontractor work to include clear statement of work with product expectations and requirements flow down.