Software Architect

San Diego, CA


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Type: Contract

Category: Architecture

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -072026-107691

Date Posted: 06/30/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/P31xLI


Description:

On-site in San Diego, CA

 

Our client seeks a Software Architect to join the Architecture Team to lead and coordinate software development activities and align software architecture with Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, and PMO stakeholders. The role will engage in customer discussions, drive architectural research and documentation, guide documentation deliverables, and support integration, testing, troubleshooting, and fielding. A 9/80 work schedule option is available.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $90.00 to $95.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Work with the lead Software Architect and senior developers to lead software development activities for a group of 20+ developers.
  • Participate in and lead discussions at customer meetings, working groups, and technical interchange meetings. Prepare and deliver project briefing materials.
  • Research, design, prototype, and document web architectures, system interfaces, and user interfaces per customer priorities, industry standards, and policy.
  • Guide the development of administrator and user documentation, including reference manuals, installation guides, and data sheets.
  • Assist with system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and fielding.

Experience Requirements:
  • 10+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 8+ years with a doctorate. Additional experience may substitute for a degree.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a senior software engineer performing full stack development.
  • Experience leading software engineering teams, conducting code reviews, and managing complex project lifecycles.
  • Proven history of designing, deploying, and maintaining production systems.
  • Experience using AI in the software development lifecycle to improve team productivity.
  • Mastery of varied architecture styles.
  • Expertise with Model Based Engineering and leading teams transitioning processes into a digital engineering environment.
  • Solid understanding of UML and SysML.
  • Experience defining and maintaining implementation schedules to drive performance, objectives, and results.
  • Ability to work with Program and Project Management customers, reporting on progress, schedule, and risk.
  • Self-starter able to assume a leadership role in an in-progress activity.
  • Active Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
  • Desired: Familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo/NoMagic and related tools.
  • Desired: Experience with database management software.
  • Desired: Test-Driven Development experience.
  • Desired: Familiarity with systems performance analysis.
  • Desired: Experience across all phases of the engineering product development lifecycle.
  • Desired: Experience with Agile Scrum methodology.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field. A doctorate is acceptable. Additional experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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