Software Architect

Mid-Level Software Architect Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Engineering modernization and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG. About The Role We are seeking a Mid-Level Software Architect to assist in the design and development of software solutions for complex applications problems, API design, data services, platform services, cloud services and infrastructure services to meet user requirements and align to strategic goals and the Enterprise Architecture. The Mid-Level Software Architect understands/performs software development and assists with making high-level design choices. Duties may include: Designs, develops, maintains, and documents software solution architectures ensuring traceability to the Enterprise architecture and Enterprise requirements. Conducts the analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing software systems. Develops proposed changes to the software solutions architecture design based on analysis of requirements and new technology. Creates prototypes to evaluate new technologies. Qualifications Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Skills and Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, System Engineering, or a related STEM Degree Program, or six years of experience as a Software Architect in lieu of a degree. A minimum of six years of experience working software design and architecture in government or industry. Experience in one of the following areas: cloud computing, service orientation, containerization, micro-services, API development or DevSecOps. Experience building and delivering working products to customers in a modern, cloud-based software environment. TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly. Desired: Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages. Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience. Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience. Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.