Chief Software Architect
Company: CACI
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 4, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Title: Chief Software Architect Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel
Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local Anticipated Posting End:
6/6/2026 The Opportunity: As the Chief Software Architect on the
FADE program you will work across an organization of 100 talented
engineers to build consensus, champion innovation, efficiency,
security, resiliency, standardization, and best practices across an
interconnected set of client applications and microservices. You'll
work with Mission Engineers and Product Owners to develop technical
product roadmaps and own the program's system-wide technology
roadmap and vision. The Chief Architect works with development
teams to define and communicate the technical solutions that meet
emerging mission needs and cyber security requirements. This
position is both highly technical and customer facing, requiring a
unique blend of outstanding technical acumen and strong
communication skills. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a
technical vision for a cloud-based enterprise-level data analysis
platform that supports tens of thousands of users Work alongside
the development teams to evolve the architecture using best of
breed capabilities that meet mission demand Directly interface with
the customer to provide technical understanding of the existing
system while developing and communicating designs and future
roadmaps Build strong relationships with cross-functional
engineering teams to ensure alignment of product roadmap, vision,
and strategy Own, create, and collaborate with others to create
software designs and improvements while providing technical
leadership and direction Review designs to ensure the system
supports scalability, performance, security, modularity, and
resiliency Have a passion for software and a desire to keep
informed on new and emerging technologies Designing and building
client-server architectures for cloud-scale applications Use of
industry proven open-source applications to support a broad set of
application development teams When and why you've utilized licensed
COTS applications Experience with container technology (e.g.
Docker, Kubernetes) development and deployment Examples of
technical leadership in cross-functional, highly collaborative
environments DevSecOps pipeline experience with Configuration
Management tools (e.g. GitLab, ArgoCD, Helm, Nexus, etc. ) Your
experience with Agile Development Methodologies and modern
DevSecOps practices Your technical background in Software
Development and Cloud Infrastructure How you approach continuous
improvement of systems, software, and processes Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering,
mathematics, or related field 10 years of experience in areas such
as: software development, cloud computing, systems engineering,
infrastructure, security, data & analytics, etc Knowledge of
Intelligence Community (IC) processes, policies, and guidance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Active TS/SCI
security clearance Desired: Development experience with large
databases and datasets Understanding of zero-trust architecture
principles Knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools
Experience developing/architecting solutions on a public cloud
(e.g. AWS, Azure) Experience with document stores and
search/indexing technologies Experience with modern messaging and
event streaming technologies CompTIA Security or similar
information assurance certification - What You Can Expect: A
culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at
the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be
part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s
missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of
our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique
contributions that every employee brings to our company and our
customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time
you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access
to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A
focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's
most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of
business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in
your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of
factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited
to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor
categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience,
specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to
balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive
compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to
support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will
receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness,
financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and
time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is:
$126,100 - 277,300 USD CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a
protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Keywords: CACI, Loveland , Chief Software Architect, IT / Software / Systems , Denver, Colorado
