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# Senior Software Architect

- **Company:** Redhorse Corporation
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $240,000 - $270,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Software Architecture, Software Deployment, Apache Spark, Gitlab, Devsecops, Databricks, Microservices
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_d607e56f3

## About the Role

* Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.
 * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
 * Demonstrated experience as a recognized technical authority on unusually complex software problems.
 * Proven track record of designing, modeling, and documenting enterprise-scale software architectures.
 * Extensive proficiency in translating high-level mission requirements into technical specifications.
 * Experience working without supervision on highly complex projects while providing leadership to cross-functional teams.

Desired Experience

We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply, even if you do not have any of the following experience:

 * Experience with Redhorse-relevant technologies such as DataBricks, Spark, GitLab, and Jira.
 * Familiarity with cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices design.
 * Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and deploying software in secure government environments.
 * Experience with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps pipelines.
 * Prior experience leading research-heavy technical initiatives or "innovation labs.", limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.

## Description

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Software Architect who will serve as a recognized authority and visionary for our most complex technical initiatives. In this role, you will provide the big-picture oversight necessary to develop enhanced products that solve unusually complex technical problems for our government partners. You won't just follow a roadmap-you will create it, experimenting with alternative approaches and validating architectures that set the standard for innovation and reliability in the federal space. Key Responsibilities

 * Articulate and champion the architectural vision for new and enhanced software products.
 * Conceptualize and experiment with alternative architectural approaches to identify the most effective solutions for complex missions.
 * Create comprehensive models, component specifications, and interface documentation.
 * Validate proposed architectures against rigorous requirements and foundational assumptions.
 * Collaborate closely with product developers, product managers, and customer application experts to ensure required features and modifications are seamlessly integrated.
 * Provide expert technical advice across various departments within the organization.
 * Integrate complex components built by distributed product development teams.
 * Lead and mentor teams of planning analysts and developers, providing research and technical guidance.
 * Determine and pursue independent courses of action to obtain desired results with wide latitude for judgment.