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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Lead/Architect - **Company:** ASGN Incorporated - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $198,000.0 - $267,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Hibernate (Java), Spring Framework, JQuery UI, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Openapi, Apex Code, Cloud Platform System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Restful APIs, DODAF, Devsecops - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9045208/senior-software-leadarchitect ## About the Role Clearance: An active Top Secret (TS) U.S. Security Clearance is required, with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility post-start. Education: A bachelor's degree is required. Experience: 10+ years of experience in software engineering with significant system-level leadership responsibility. Candidates must have demonstrated experience architecting large, complex software systems (e.g., ground systems, distributed systems, or mission systems) and proven expertise in software architecture, design, and requirements engineering. Experience operating in early-phase program environments is necessary. Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of DoDAF, MSOSA, Cameo (or similar MBSE tools), and structured SDLC (e.g., V-model) is required., An active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance. Previous experience leading or architecting classified ground systems. Experience as a Technical Lead Engineer, Software Lead, or Software Architect on a complex software development program. Familiarity with transitioning systems from R&D into formal program execution. Experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, Python, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., REACT, jQuery UI), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, REST, and OpenAPI. Familiarity with practices such as TDD, agile software development, DevSecOps, and CI/CD management. Experience using cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS or Azure. ## Description Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Software Lead/Architect out of Albuquerque, New Mexico., We are seeking a Senior Software Lead / Software Architect to provide system-level leadership for a large-scale, classified ground system. This role operates at the front end of the software lifecycle, leading architecture, defining requirements, shaping system design, and setting the technical foundation for development teams. The position requires an experienced leader who can architect systems of scale, not a candidate focused on hands-on implementation., Lead end-to-end software architecture for a complex, mission-critical ground system. Define and document system requirements, interfaces, and design artifacts. Develop and maintain system models using frameworks such as DoDAF, MSOSA, and Cameo. Translate customer needs and operational concepts into formal system designs. Establish design patterns, architectural guardrails, and technical direction for implementation teams. Provide technical leadership and mentorship across multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Collaborate with test leadership to define test strategies and verification approaches. 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