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Senior Software Solutions Architect

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Software Development
High-level Design
Design Documentation
DoDAF
UML
Prototyping
Scalability
Roadmaps
Leadership
Product Management
IT Strategy
Collaboration
Mentorship
Design Patterns
Reasoning
Interviewing
Recruiting
Emerging Technologies
ROOT
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Domain-driven Design
Systems Design
Software Design
Code Refactoring
Messaging
Cloud Computing
Automated Testing
Management
Communication
Security Clearance
Tactical Data Links
JTRS
Global Positioning System
Avionics
ARINC 429
STIG
NIST SP 800 Series
Network Programming
Computer Networking
Fluency
Java
Kotlin
Scala
C
C++
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Open Source
Technical Writing
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611861

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-24

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Systems Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC 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 DESCRIPTION:

JRE 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 DUTIES:

Architecture Strategy and Design

Define 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 Quality

Evolve the architectural principles, patterns, and standards used for JRE
Lead architecture and pull-request reviews, providing constructive feedback on designs and significant implementations
Ensure JRE meets key quality attributes such as scalability, reliability, performance, security, maintainability, and operability
Manage technical debt and inflation, strategically incorporating the remediation of legacy debt into the product roadmap

Collaboration and Leadership

Partner with product management to align technical strategy with business goals
Collaborate closely with industry partners to understand their requirements and align with JRE modernization goals
Mentor and coach engineers on design patterns, systems thinking, and architectural reasoning
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executives, peers, and non-technical stakeholders
Contribute to interviewing and hiring decisions for engineering roles

Execution and Evolution

Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools; make recommendations that balance risk, cost, and time-to-value
Guide large-scale modernization initiatives
Support incident reviews and post-mortems where root causes touch architectural decisions

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

Bachelor'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 EXPERIENCE:

Experience 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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2611861
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Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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