Software Engineer & Architect

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Software Engineer & Architect to support our Huntsville, AL location.

The Guam Defense System (GDS) Software Engineer and Architect supports U.S. Army acquisition programs within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires. This role provides advanced software engineering and architecture support for missioncritical fires and mission command systems. The position focuses on designing, integrating, and sustaining scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions that support Army modernization, system interoperability, and rapid capability delivery across the acquisition lifecycle.

Duties:

Support the design and implementation of modern software architectures for PAE Fires programs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance in distributed and real-time environments.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain secure application programming interfaces (APIs) to support real-time data exchange and interoperability between fires, mission command, and joint systems.
• Implement and refine algorithms supporting decision-making, analytics, optimization, and mission execution within fires and tactical operational contexts.
• Collaborate with systems engineering teams to ensure software components integrate effectively with enterprise, tactical, and weapon system architectures.
• Apply modern software development practices including Agile methodologies, microservices architectures, and modular design principles to promote reuse and rapid capability insertion.
• Support DevSecOps pipeline development and sustainment, implementing automation, security scanning, and traceability aligned with DoD DevSecOps standards.
• Assist in defining and implementing interoperability solutions using standard communication protocols (e.g., HTTP, TCP/IP, MQTT) and data formats (e.g., JSON, XML).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, systems engineers, test organizations, and government stakeholders to translate operational requirements into software solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and integration products to support program reviews, milestones, and decision briefings.
• Identify and evaluate emerging software technologies and defense-relevant practices to support continuous improvement and modernization of PAE Fires capabilities.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in software engineering, software architecture, or system development roles.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, real-time processing, and mission-critical software applications.
• Working knowledge of cloud environments, containerization, and modern deployment approaches.
• Experience applying Agile frameworks and DevSecOps principles.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting Army or DoD fires, mission command, or tactical software programs.
• Familiarity with modern data architectures and real-time data processing frameworks.
• Experience with cloud-native services, system integration tools, and message-oriented middleware.
• Understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements and secure software development practices.
• Knowledge of command and control (C2) systems or tactical data integration.
• Experience supporting software performance testing, system validation, or operational assessments.

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

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