Senior Software Solutions Architect

Job ID 2611861Location San Diego, CA, USDate Posted 2026-04-24Category SoftwareSubcategory SW Systems EngrSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain NonePotential for Remote Work ORA_REMOTEDescriptionSAIC is seeking a Senior Software Solutions Architect to join the Joint Range Extension (JRE) software development team. This is a remote role within the U.S.Job DescriptionJRE is a combat-proven datalink gateway that plays a vital role in the defense of the United States and our allies by extending the reach of tactical data across the battlespace and around the globe. As a Senior Software Engineer/Architect on the team, you’ll play a lead role in shaping JRE’s future.Job DutiesArchitecture Strategy and DesignDefine and own the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for JRE.Lead the team in making high-level design decisions and technology selections, documenting trade-offs and rationale.Produce and maintain architecture artifacts, including an architecture description, component design documentation, architecture diagrams (C4, DoDAF, UML), and architecture decision records (ADRs).Translate business requirements and product and program goals into technical designs that meet both functional and non-functional criteria.Develop proofs of concept and prototypes to validate architectural choices.Standards, Governance, and QualityEvolve the architectural principles, patterns, and standards used for JRELead architecture and pull-request reviews, providing constructive feedback on designs and significant implementationsEnsure JRE meets key quality attributes such as scalability, reliability, performance, security, maintainability, and operabilityManage technical debt and inflation, strategically incorporating the remediation of legacy debt into the product roadmapCollaboration and LeadershipPartner with product management to align technical strategy with business goalsCollaborate closely with industry partners to understand their requirements and align with JRE modernization goalsMentor and coach engineers on design patterns, systems thinking, and architectural reasoningCommunicate complex technical concepts clearly to executives, peers, and non-technical stakeholdersContribute to interviewing and hiring decisions for engineering rolesExecution and EvolutionEvaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools; make recommendations that balance risk, cost, and time-to-valueGuide large-scale modernization initiativesSupport incident reviews and post-mortems where root causes touch architectural decisionsQualificationsREQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCEBachelor’s or higher degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field with 14+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 5+ years in an architect or lead engineering capacity. Demonstrated experience designing and delivering large-scale mission-critical systems. Experience effectively leading the design and architecture of multi-million-line codebases. Experience leading significant architectural evolutions (e.g., monolith decomposition, major re-platforming). Fluency with domain-driven design; objection-oriented, functional, and enterprise systems design patterns; software design principles; and refactoring techniques. Proficiency with modern distributed systems patterns (APIs, messaging/event-driven, service boundaries, data consistency trade-offs). Experience with modern deployment practices for cloud and edge systems. Security-by-design mindset and working knowledge of common threat models. Knowledge of test automation principles and best practices. Proven ability to lead and work collaboratively, and influence at all levels regardless of direct authority. Growth mindset and a track record of elevating other engineers. Demonstrated ability to gain the trust of others and elicit their highest level of contribution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance. Desired ExperienceExperience in the tactical data link domain or comparable mission-critical, high-reliability systems.Knowledge of MIL-STDs such as 6016, 6017, 3011, 6020, 6040, and 2525; tactical terminals and radios such as MIDS JTRS, STT, AN/ARC, and AN/PRC; GPS and inertial navigation systems protocols such as NMEA 0183 and GPS-153; avionics standards such as ARINC 429 and 661; and industry security standards such as DISA STIGs, and NIST SP 800-171 and 800-207. Experience with network programming, networking protocols, and the low-level processing of binary data. Deep experience with the Java platform; including fluency with Java, and familiarity with JVM. languages such as Kotlin or Scala. Experience with native development with C and C++. Proven track record of deploying AI/ML solutions in production-grade, scalable systems. Active contributions to open source, technical writing, or speaking.Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.