Technical Architect

Slingshot Aerospace-posted 4 months ago

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As a Technical Architect you will lead the design and development of a comprehensive multi-tenant integration ecosystem that enables seamless connectivity between Slingshot Aerospace and our partner organizations. You will architect scalable API solutions, develop robust developer tools, and ensure compliance with government standards while delivering enterprise-grade integration capabilities. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic architectural decision-making to build the foundational platform that powers our partner ecosystem. Slingshot Aerospace cares deeply about our commitment to company values, mission, and purpose. The core competencies we will be looking to identify include: intellectual agility, ability to develop innovative solutions, leadership, performance-orientation, and industry expertise.

Own the overall technical architecture and roadmap for Slingshot's multi-partner integration platform
Design and implement scalable API infrastructure that supports diverse integration patterns and data exchange requirements
Architect data processing pipelines for high-volume, real-time data exchange between multiple external systems
Design system architecture optimized for successful Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and government compliance requirements
Enhance and deliver a comprehensive web-based API Developer Hub that provides intuitive tools for API design, documentation, testing, and management at scale
Create self-service onboarding workflows that enable third-party developers to efficiently integrate with our platform
Build automated API lifecycle management tools including versioning, deprecation, and migration capabilities
Implement robust API analytics and monitoring dashboards for both internal teams and external developers
Communicate with government stakeholders and implement standardized APIs, data formats, and message exchange protocols per established requirements
Ensure all platform components meet NIST 800-53, DoD IL, and FedRAMP compliance requirements
Lead ATO preparation activities and coordinate with security teams on accreditation processes
Develop methodology and tooling for seamless onboarding of third-party models, simulations, AI tools, and space operations training software
Design flexible integration patterns that accommodate diverse partner technical architectures and requirements
Architect systems for managing complex multi-tenant configurations and customizations
Implement and verify API data pass-through capabilities with robust error handling and data validation
Design and build time synchronization systems via pipeline APIs to ensure coordinated operations across partner systems
Mentor engineering team members on integration platform best practices and architectural patterns
Lead cross-functional collaboration with product managers, security teams, and external partner technical teams
Participate in customer and partner technical engagements, serving as the primary technical authority for integration discussions
Balance rapid feature delivery with long-term platform stability and scalability requirements

Must have an active or previously held TS/SCI clearance
7+ years of experience in software development with focus on enterprise integration and API platforms
Served as a Technical Architect, Integration Architect, or equivalent role for 3+ years
4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience designing and building RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and event-driven architectures
Proven track record with integration platforms, API gateways, and developer portal implementations
Deep expertise in cloud-based deployments (AWS) including API Gateway, Lambda, EKS, and related PaaS/IaaS services
Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code solutions (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK)
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, EKS)
Proficiency in our technology stack: Python, Java/Kotlin, GraphQL, REST
Expert-level knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and GitOps practices
Strong background in event-driven architectures including Kafka, CloudEvents, and message queuing systems
Database design and optimization experience across multiple platforms (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Experience integrating AI/ML/LLM capabilities into production API platforms
Understanding of API security patterns including OAuth 2.0, OIDC, API keys, and rate limiting

Possess security compliance accreditation such as NIST 800-53, DoD ILs, FedRAMP in higher-classification cloud or air-gapped environments and have experience supporting organizations to obtain accreditation.
Experience with fast-moving software technology startups and product organizations
Knowledge of frontend technologies, specifically React, Three.js
Demonstrated experience working in, or close collaboration with DevOps team members and infrastructure technology.
Familiarity with QA practice and collaboration.
Track record of supporting predictable software delivery with Product Team partners
Prior Space and Aerospace Industry experience is a bonus but not required
Proficient in integrating complex external systems with APIs
Experience with simulation technologies like HLA/DIS

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