Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics-from detecting threads for the F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first -exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us(R)." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is looking for an experienced, self-motivated Software Architect. The qualified candidate will suport the design and execution of a platform for generative AI and business transformation. The candidate will direct software architecture design and development, and influence Systems Engineering, Cybersecuity, UI, Dev Sec Ops, and AI Ops functions.
The Software Architect will define and influence enterprise level software architecture and best practices for software development. The qualified candidate will participate in mission working groups, review the outputs of systems analysis, and drive systems and software architecture decisions and design trade studies ensuring the chosen technical approach addresses mission needs. The candidate will have frequent opportunities to exchange ideas with customers and partners.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on national security while enjoying a collaborative and forward-looking work environment tailored to professionals like you who are eager to contribute their skills and drive transformative change in the defense and intelligence sector.
SWSD
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or engineering field of study plus 12 years of experience in software development or related field.
US citizenship with an active Secret clearance
10 years of software and backend development
Strong software architecture, design, and development experience using JAVA and RESTful services
Experience developing RESTful microservices using JAVA Spring Boot
Knowledge of Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and Automated DevSecOps pipeline tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket)
The ability to engage constructively with peers and technical lead to communicate the technical approach, trade-offs, and technical decisions
Experience integrating across companies delivering software components
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems
Experience with vector databases, large language models, and retrieval augmented generation
Experience with AI Ops and AI development pipelines.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
10 years demonstrated technical software engineering leadership
5 years of software architecture & design
Experience with front-end development (Angular, React, JavaScript)
Understanding/experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, Oracle)
Experience with Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis, ArgoCD
Experience with 3rd party application integration
Lead software, systems, and/or software architect on a government contract
Experience in an Agile development environment
Experience with Government Operational Systems, including ATO processes
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Generative AI Architect
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