DEF CON is hiring a
Senior Software Architect

Summary

The job is for a Senior Software Architect at DEFCON AI, a modeling, simulation, and analysis company. The role involves collaborating with business leaders to develop technical strategies, leading the engineering team, bridging the gap between business and product teams, designing scalable architectures, and managing technical debt.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on AWS services and solutions
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures leveraging AWS
• Experience in developing and integrating applications using AWS services. Proficiency in an objective oriented language, C# or Python is a plus
• Extensive experience with data design, optimization, and management
• Hands-on experience with Docker, including containerizing applications and managing Docker images and registries
• Proficient in Kubernetes, with experience in deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in Kubernetes clusters
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in cloud and containerized environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and capable to fostering meaningful relationships across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Technical Architecture and business leaders to develop and implement technical architectural strategies that align with business objectives
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders, developers, and technical roles to ensure clear understanding and alignment on requirements and deliverables
• Guide and mentor engineers and architects, fostering a culture that integrates technical excellence with business insight
• Act as the primary liaison between business and product teams and the technical delivery team, ensuring accurate translation of business requirements into technical solutions
• Design scalable, secure, and robust architectural solutions tailored to business needs, and establish standards to ensure technical and business process alignment
• Anticipate potential issues and develop strategies to mitigate technical debt before it arises
• Evaluate technical solutions for feasibility and risk in relation to business needs
• Ensure comprehensive and accessible documentation of technical design specifications and their business justifications for both business and technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

U.S. SECRET clearance is a plus

Benefits

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval
• A fully remote, results-based work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
• Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available