Principal Software Solution Architect
Location : Aurora, CO (On / Off-Site)
Clearance : TS / SCI with CI Polygraph
DeNOVO Solutions is seeking a Principal Software Solution Architect to define enterprise-level software architecture across front-end, back-end, data processing, and AI / ML systems. In this role, you will lead modernization efforts across Node / Express, Vue, NiFi, and cloud-native platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance systems for mission operations. You will shape cross-platform integration strategies, mentor senior engineers, and serve as a technical authority in architecture, governance and innovation across the enterprise.
Why You'll Love This Role :
- You'll Set the Standards : Establish enterprise-wide architecture frameworks and modernization strategies.
- You'll Drive Cloud Transformation : Design and deploy scalable, fault-tolerant systems on AWS.
- You'll Lead the Future : Mentor technical teams and chair architecture review boards that guide critical mission technology.
A Day in the Life :
Architectural Leadership : Define and enforce cross-platform architectural standards across Vue, Node / Express, NiFi, and AI / ML integration layers.Cloud Modernization : Architect cloud-native, scalable, and fault-tolerant deployments leveraging AWS ECS, Lambda, and S3.Enterprise Strategy : Develop long-term strategies for data architecture, communication, and service integration.Collaboration : Partner with DevOps and Security teams to ensure CI / CD, observability, and compliance frameworks are implemented and enforced.Innovation : Lead modernization initiatives, evaluate frameworks, and optimize software for performance, maintainability, and scalability.Mentorship : Mentor senior engineers, lead architectural review boards, and ensure consistency and innovation across development teams.Tools, Technologies, Skills, & Knowledge :
Languages & Frameworks : Vue.js, Node.js, Express, Python (AI / ML orchestration)Data Systems & Processing : MongoDB, NiFiCloud & DevOps : AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3), GitHub ActionsMonitoring & Observability : Datadog, CloudWatch, OpenTelemetryArchitecture & Documentation Tools : Draw.io, Mermaid, PlantUMLCore Expertise : Enterprise architecture, scalable design, microservices, data strategy, CI / CD integration, performance optimization, architectural governance, and modernization leadershipWhat You Need :
Experience : Fifteen (15) to twenty (20) years of related professional experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.Education : Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, cybersecurity, engineering, or data science). A Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience; a PhD may substitute for four years. An additional two years of related experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.Clearance : TS / SCI with CI Polygraph.