Principal Software Architect

Leidos

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
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12+ years software development experience
3+ years architectural role experience
Distributed systems and microservices design
** Leidos is seeking a Principal Software Architect for its Air Traffic Business Area in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role involves leading the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems within a hybrid cloud architecture, focusing on enhancing air traffic automation capabilities. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves shaping next-generation air traffic automation capabilities by bridging mission needs with Agile software delivery in a safety-critical environment.
  • The position requires leading the design of complex software systems across multiple platforms including cloud, distributed systems, and microservices.
  • Candidates will apply disciplined AI tools to accelerate development and enhance system reliability for national infrastructure supporting millions of travelers.

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** Leidos is seeking a Principal Software Architect for its Air Traffic Business Area in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role involves leading the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems within a hybrid cloud architecture, focusing on enhancing air traffic automation capabilities. **

Salary

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years software development experience
  • 3+ years architectural role experience
  • Distributed systems and microservices design
  • Cloud platforms AWS Azure or GCP
  • DevOps CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes
  • Java C# Python or Go programming
  • Security compliance and data integrity

Nice-to-have

  • Domain-driven design (DDD) experience
  • AI/ML systems exposure
  • Data architecture SQL NoSQL skills
  • Cloud platform certifications
  • Large-scale enterprise environment background
  • Modern data platforms knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • U.S. citizenship required for Public Trust clearance
  • Successful completion of government background investigations
  • Hybrid work model requiring 3 days onsite in Gaithersburg MD

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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