Software Architect

Your New Role

Providing architectural view of the system to project personnel and customers. This role will also be looking to guiding the team in understanding the technical objectives as well as creation of technical solutions that are aligned with the system and project objectives.

You will be reporting to the Project Manager and working very closely with the Software Engineering Lead and System Architect of the project. Other stakeholders that you will be working with are customer representatives, project management, subcontractors across a range of technical project areas such as Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, ILS, Training, Security and many more.

Responsibilities include: -

• Review of technical CDRL such as ICD, IDD, MSDD, MSS and SWMP
• Creation of technical CDRL (SWRP ENG-900)
• Overseeing the architecture and technical design
• Involved in planning and estimation activities
• Risk assessment and strategy planning
• Explaining complex technical issues to a range of audiences

About You and What You'll Bring

• Essential skills
  • System modelling languages/notation, e.g. UML, C4
  • System design
  • Software estimation
  • Technical leadership
• Highly desirable skills: familiarity with
  • Linux
  • Solr
  • NiFi
  • Spring Boot
  • Kafka
  • Elastic Stack (ELK)
  • Ansible
  • Karaf
  • Keycloak
  • Git
  • Java
  • Virtualisation
  • Containerisation
  • Agile, specifically Scrum
• Strong system and application design skills
• Ability to provide technical leadership of a large team in a professional environment.
• Strong focus on customer service and outcomes.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate highly technical information to technical and non-technical people.
• Proven ability to adapt and maintain a flexible approach to changing needs or priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Familiar with Defence organisation and processes.
• Good time management.

Due to the nature of work we do for our customers, all applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and hold or be willing to apply for a NV2 security clearance.

What You'll Love

At Leidos we look after our staff. Flexible working practices, great team building initiatives, consistent learning and development opportunities, employee discounts and excellent exposure to a variety of technologies and projects are just some of the perks. We are growing and evolving, so it’s an exciting place to be. 

Our diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.