Senior Level Software Architect

ResponsibilitiesOverall Assignment Description:Senior-level Software Architects assist in leading 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 Senior-Level Software Architect understands/performs software development and assists with making high-level design choices and helps identify technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms.Duties may include:• Guides Mid-Level and Junior-Level software architects in the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of software solution architectures ensuring traceability to the Enterprise architecture and Enterprise requirements.• Assists with the analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing software systems.• Guides Mid-level and Junior-level software architects in the development of proposed changes to the software solutions architecture design based on analysis of requirements and new technology.• Assist with high-level software design choices and technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms.• Creates prototypes to evaluate new technologies.QualificationsPeraton 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 12 years of experience as a Software Architect in lieu of degree.• 12+ years of experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture and Design, or Data Architecture.• Experience in more than 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:• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.• 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• Experience with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Intelligence Community’s (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG).Peraton OverviewPeraton 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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.