Software Architect

Job Description Peerless is searching for an experienced Software Architect to support system architecture development and implementation for advanced software platforms. The selected candidate will collaborate with engineering and product teams to define architectural direction, guide software development practices, and ensure scalable, secure, and resilient system design. Responsibilities include defining architecture models, guiding development teams on architecture implementation, analyzing system and engineering data to improve processes and solutions, and mentoring engineers on modern software architecture practices. The architect will collaborate with solution architects, systems engineers, and product teams to ensure architectural alignment and successful product delivery. This is an in-person position in Dayton OH.RequirementsMinimum 5 years of experience as a Software Architect and/or Software EngineerBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical fieldExperience with object-oriented programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, or PythonExperience defining and documenting software system architectures and design modelsAbility to analyze complex system and engineering data to develop technical solutionsStrong communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsActive Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain onePreferred QualificationsExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system modeling approachesExperience with C4 architecture modelingFamiliarity with Architecture Decision Records (ADR)Understanding of Zero Trust architectures and Identity and Access Management (ICAM) systemsExperience mentoring engineers and guiding architectural best practicesFamiliarity with modern software delivery practices and cross-functional Agile development environments