Lead, Software Engineer - DevOps Architect

Lead, Software Engineer - DevOps Architect - TS/SCI with Poly is a MUST_Palm Bay, FL_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire Position Title: Lead, Software Engineer - DevOps Architect - TS/SCI with Poly is a MUST Job Type: Full-Time Location: Palm Bay, FL Base Salary: $140,000 to $180,000 + Best-in-class benefits Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense Job Category: Engineering - Systems Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. Job Description: *We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Level 5) to serve in a DevOps architecture role supporting the design, modernization, and sustainment of a containerized microservices environment. *This position requires a strong technical leader with deep experience in Docker-based systems, microservices architecture, and DevOps engineering practices. *The ideal candidate will provide detailed architectural designs, drive key technical decisions, and guide implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient platform solutions. *This role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Essential Functions: *Lead architecture and design efforts for Docker-based, microservice-oriented systems supporting mission-critical applications. *Produce detailed architectural designs, interface definitions, deployment models, and technical decision documentation for distributed systems. *Define and enforce architecture standards, engineering best practices, and DevOps patterns across the development and deployment lifecycle. *Drive technical decisions related to containerization, orchestration, service communication, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, security, and system observability. *Partner with software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders to ensure the architecture aligns with mission needs and operational constraints. *Guide the design and implementation of build, release, deployment, and monitoring strategies for microservice-based platforms. *Evaluate system performance, reliability, scalability, and security considerations and recommend architectural improvements. *Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, design reviews, risk identification, mentoring, and decision-making support for engineering teams. *Develop roadmaps and implementation strategies for platform evolution, environment standardization, and long-term sustainment. Qualifications: *Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. *Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. Preferred Additional Skills: *Strong experience in DevOps engineering, platform architecture, or software architecture for distributed systems. *Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Docker-based solutions and microservice architecture. *Experience producing detailed architectural documentation, technical designs, and engineering decision artifacts. *Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment practices. *Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar technologies. *Knowledge of system integration, API design, service-to-service communication patterns, and secure platform engineering practices. *Proven technical leadership experience, including leading architecture discussions, guiding implementation teams, and driving technical direction. *Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present architectural concepts and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Compensation: *Full-time *Benefits - Full *Relocation Assistance Available - Yes *Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes Candidate Details: *10+ to 15 years experience *Seniority Level - Mid-Senior *Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Ideal Candidate: Job Title: Lead, Software Engineering - DevOps Architect - TS/SCI w/ poly *Job Location: Palm Bay, FL *Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off