Overview The Software Architect will be joining the development team that supports complex enterprise software systems for the federal government. You will be responsible for enabling conversion of functional requirements into technical requirements that allow the development team to build new capabilities and improve existing functionality. The ideal candidate has strong technical leadership skills and the ability to architect complex applications. We are looking for a resourceful, innovative thinker who can understand our business objectives and constraints, identify areas of improvement, and provide creative solutions. This position will be filled to work hybrid (at least 2 days/week onsite) in Santa Barbara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive the end-to-end architecture of large-scale enterprise applications and a range of smaller products by translating operational needs and data security requirements into long-term architecture solutions
• Provide architectural and big picture oversight for development of new or enhanced components
• Develop an advanced understanding of complex business requirements and how both our current technology can be leveraged and proposed future technology selected to meet those needs
• Craft database architectural strategies at the modeling, design, and implementation stages of the development process
• Lead technical discussions around Development, Data, Security, Scalability, etc. concepts and ensure best practices are implemented
• Manage data structures at the design phase of both SQL and non-SQL database management
• Assist in code review process and plan platform optimization efforts with development and product team members
• Provide feedback to customer to influence designs based on software considerations
• Provide technical and organizational leadership to research, analyze and provide recommended technology solutions to meet customer challenges and to promote the delivery of quality services
• Evaluate hardware and software platforms, as well as integration touch points with external systems
• Evaluate system alternatives, assess risks and costs, and provide recommendations for system performance verification
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for system databases, and ensure quality control of all developed and modified data solutions

Skills Required

What youll need to have:

• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience working in the development and design of IT systems, including providing architectural guidance to developers/teams as an Architect or Lead Developer/Engineer
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to effectively develop technical diagrams to communicate and document complex technical processes or models.
• Ability to estimate software timelines and present them to internal leadership and customers
• Expertise with cloud technologies and big data concepts
• Demonstrated ability to create formal design processes using industry best practices in data modernization and security
• Strong application design skills combined with strong data and security architecture skills
• Proficiency in Agile/SCRUM methodologies and experience with breaking down larger scope items into work packages
• Experience in problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including creating and troubleshooting APIs and complex data structures/systems
• Outstanding listening skills, ability to connect with people in diverse roles
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work collaboratively with stakeholders and technical leadership
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Security Clearance required
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline

What would be nice for you to have:

• Experience with our current technologies: jQuery, Angular, Rest API, Web Services, SQL, Bootstrap, CA ASP.NET, Webforms
• Experience creating and maintaining software requirements and working with major relational databases (SQL Server, etc.)
• Experience with common vulnerability scanning and reporting tools (e.g. Burp Scanner, Fortify)
• Experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Strong working knowledge and experience in deploying, configuring, and managing applications and services on AWS or similar
• Kubernetes experience
• Ability to analyze, design, and optimize business processes
• Not required but would be beneficial: Any experience with data analysis, DoD weapon system acquisition, or cost estimating

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't think you meet every "nice to have" on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Tecolote's mission and can contribute to our casual, supportive, and collaborative software development team in a variety of ways.

Education

• A bachelors degree in computer science (or other relevant concentration) required. An additional three years of directly relevant software development experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance
• 100% Company funded Retirement Plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance

*About Tecolote Research Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you. View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook [EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans] *