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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Architect - **Company:** Caribou Thunder - **Location:** Omaha, NE, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Engineering, Collaborative Software, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Security, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Microservices - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9078417/staff-software-architect ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university. * U.S. Citizenship required. * Active DoD Top Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with required special access. * Experience designing enterprise software architectures for complex software-intensive systems. * Experience designing system-to-system interfaces using RESTful APIs, Kafka messaging platforms, databases, and modern integration technologies. * Experience developing software using Java and modern web-based application technologies. * Experience presenting software architecture solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, software architecture patterns, and distributed systems. * Strong technical leadership, analytical, and communication skills. * Ability to work onsite full-time in a classified engineering environment. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working within Agile software development environments. * Experience using Atlassian collaboration tools including Jira and Confluence. * Knowledge of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) missions including Intelligence, Mission Planning, or Command & Control (C2). * Experience evaluating cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and secure software architecture principles. * Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical software systems. * Experience supporting Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) systems including: + Strategic Mission Planning and Execution System (SMPES) + Mission Planning and Analysis System (MPAS) + Nuclear Planning and Execution System (NPES) * Experience supporting DevSecOps software development environments and modern CI/CD practices. * Experience designing cloud-native, microservices-based, or event-driven software architectures. * Experience supporting classified Department of Defense software development programs. ## Description Support the development of next-generation strategic mission software by designing secure, scalable software architectures that enable critical national defense capabilities. Join a collaborative engineering team working alongside government engineers to define modern software architectures, integration patterns, and technical roadmaps supporting mission planning and command-and-control (C2) systems. You'll serve as the architectural leader guiding Agile development teams while ensuring software solutions prioritize cybersecurity, performance, resiliency, and long-term maintainability. A Day in the Life - What you'll do * Collaborate with government engineers and mission stakeholders to understand evolving software requirements supporting strategic defense missions. * Design and document enterprise software architectures that provide implementation guidance for Agile software development teams. * Develop secure, scalable software solutions that balance cybersecurity, system performance, reliability, maintainability, and mission effectiveness. * Design modern system-to-system integration architectures using RESTful APIs, Kafka messaging, databases, and enterprise integration technologies. * Develop architectural standards, reusable software patterns, and technical frameworks that accelerate Agile software delivery. * Evaluate emerging software technologies and prototype new architectural patterns that improve scalability, security, and developer productivity. * Collaborate closely with software developers, systems architects, cybersecurity engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and product owners throughout the software development lifecycle. * Provide technical leadership during software design reviews, architecture working groups, and engineering planning sessions. * Review software designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and long-term modernization objectives. * Develop Java-based reference implementations and architectural prototypes supporting modern web-based mission applications. * Present architecture strategies, engineering trade studies, and technical recommendations to customers, program leadership, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Mentor development teams on software architecture best practices, secure software development, and modern engineering methodologies. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)