Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect | TS/SCI with Poly | Palm Bay, FL

Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect (TS/SCI with Poly)

📍 Location: Palm Bay, FL (100% Onsite)
🏢 Industry: Aerospace & Defense
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🗓️ Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed
💰 Compensation: $140,000 – $180,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect to lead the design, modernization, and long-term evolution of a containerized microservices platform supporting mission-critical applications.

This is a highly technical architecture role focused on DevOps engineering, containerization, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices while partnering closely with software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced DevOps Architect, Platform Architect, Software Architect, or Cloud Infrastructure Architect who enjoys designing scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps & Platform Architecture

• Lead the architecture and design of Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Develop scalable, secure, and resilient distributed system architectures.

• Define platform roadmaps and long-term modernization strategies.

• Establish architecture standards and engineering best practices.

Containerization & Orchestration

• Design and implement containerized application environments.

• Drive technical decisions around container orchestration platforms.

• Improve platform scalability, availability, and operational resilience.

• Guide platform standardization across engineering teams.

CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation

• Design modern CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives.

• Improve build, release, deployment, and monitoring processes.

• Promote DevOps best practices across the software lifecycle.

Software Architecture

• Produce detailed architectural designs and interface specifications.

• Define deployment models and technical design documentation.

• Support API integration and service-to-service communication.

• Evaluate architecture tradeoffs and recommend improvements.

Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture and design reviews.

• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance.

• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience

OR

• Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience

OR

• 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Security Clearance

✔ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required)

Required Technical Expertise

DevOps & Platform Engineering

• DevOps Architecture

• Platform Engineering

• Distributed Systems Architecture

• Microservices Architecture

• Docker

CI/CD & Automation

• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Configuration Management

• Automated Deployments

Container Technologies

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• OpenShift (or similar orchestration platforms)

Software Architecture

• API Design

• Service-to-Service Communication

• Distributed Systems

• Platform Modernization

Security & Reliability

• Secure Platform Engineering

• Scalability & Performance Optimization

• System Reliability & Observability

• Infrastructure Resilience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Kubernetes

• OpenShift

• Docker Enterprise

• Infrastructure Automation

• Platform Modernization

• Enterprise DevOps

• Cloud-Native Platforms

• Large-Scale Distributed Systems

Strong experience producing:

• Architecture documentation

• Technical design artifacts

• Interface specifications

• Engineering decision records

Must-Have Skills

Architecture

• Docker-Based Architecture

• Microservices

• Distributed Systems

• Platform Engineering

DevOps

• CI/CD Pipelines

• Infrastructure as Code

• Configuration Management

• Deployment Automation

Leadership

• Technical Leadership

• Architecture Reviews

• Engineering Mentorship

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Infrastructure

• Kubernetes / OpenShift

• API Integration

• Secure Platform Engineering

• Monitoring & Observability

Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph?

2. How many years of experience do you have in DevOps engineering, software architecture, or platform architecture?

3. Have you designed and implemented Docker-based microservices architectures?

4. What experience do you have with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift?

5. Have you designed and implemented enterprise CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code solutions?

6. Have you produced detailed architectural documentation, technical designs, and deployment models?

7. Do you have experience designing secure distributed systems, APIs, and service-to-service communication patterns?

8. Have you led architecture reviews, mentored engineering teams, and driven technical direction?

9. What tools or technologies have you used for infrastructure automation and configuration management?

10. Are you able to work onsite full-time in Palm Bay, Florida?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Be an experienced DevOps or Platform Architect with deep expertise in distributed systems.

• Have extensive experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Possess strong Kubernetes or OpenShift experience.

• Be comfortable defining enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology roadmaps.

• Thrive in highly collaborative engineering environments.

• Demonstrate strong mentoring, communication, and technical leadership skills.

• Balance hands-on engineering with strategic architectural decision-making.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Experience

10–15+ Years

Architecture

DevOps, Platform & Microservices

Containerization

Docker

Orchestration

Kubernetes / OpenShift

DevOps

CI/CD, IaC, Configuration Management

Software

API Design, Distributed Systems

Location

Palm Bay, FL

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Schedule

9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Compensation

$140K – $180K

Relocation

Available

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Deep expertise in DevOps architecture and distributed systems.

• Strong experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Ability to architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions.

• Proven success implementing CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation strategies.

• Strong technical leadership with experience mentoring engineering teams.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to drive platform modernization while ensuring operational reliability and long-term maintainability.

Technical Lead – ServiceNow | London | CSM, CMDB, ITSM, ITOM Expert

Job Title: Technical Lead – ServiceNow

Location: London, UK (Remote / Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive (based on experience & certifications)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Lead to drive and oversee technical delivery across the full ServiceNow ecosystem. This individual will act as the senior technical authority across multiple implementations, ensuring best-practice architecture, high-quality delivery, and seamless execution of client engagements.

You will lead technical strategy, run workshops, guide architecture decisions, and work closely with consultants, developers, and clients to ensure the platform is designed, built, and delivered to the highest standard.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise across CSM, CMDB, ITSM, and ITOM, with broader module knowledge being a significant advantage. A Certified Master Architect (CMA) or ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Act as the technical authority across ServiceNow engagements, ensuring architectural best practice.

• Lead architecture reviews, platform design sessions, and technical governance.

• Define and maintain technical standards, patterns, and frameworks.

• Ensure platform scalability, performance, and maintainability.

Client Engagement

• Lead technical workshops with clients to understand requirements, challenges, and business outcomes.

• Run roadmap planning sessions and solution design discussions.

• Translate business goals into technical solutions aligned with ServiceNow best practice.

Delivery Oversight

• Oversee end-to-end technical delivery across multiple projects.

• Ensure solution quality, technical integrity, and alignment with client requirements.

• Review and validate stories, configurations, and custom development.

• Provide hands-on support for complex configuration, integrations, and troubleshooting.

Team Leadership

• Guide and mentor developers, technical consultants, and architects.

• Support skills development, certifications, and capability building within the technical team.

• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with engagement managers, solution consultants, and project teams.

• Contribute to pre-sales, solution proposals, and technical scoping.

• Stay ahead of new ServiceNow releases, features, and product capabilities.

• Promote continuous improvement in delivery processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong technical leadership background within ServiceNow professional services or partner environments.

• Proven expertise across CSM, CMDB, ITSM, and ITOM (mandatory).

• Hands-on experience architecting and delivering complex ServiceNow solutions.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.

• Excellent understanding of ServiceNow platform architecture, integrations, and governance.

• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable solutions.

• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServiceNow Certified Master Architect (CMA) – ideal.

• OR Certified Technical Architect (CTA) / Certified Application Architect (CAA) / Certified Implementation Specialist (multiple modules).

• Additional certifications in ITOM, CSM, CMDB, HRSD, SPM, or other modules.

• ITIL certification, Agile/Scrum certification, and cloud knowledge (Azure/AWS) are beneficial.

• Prior experience mentoring technical teams and leading large-scale enterprise implementations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A senior ServiceNow expert with a strong blend of architectural expertise, delivery oversight, and client-facing leadership.

• Comfortable leading discussions with senior stakeholders and technical teams alike.

• Passionate about platform excellence, innovation, and raising technical standards.

• Able to operate autonomously, own complex client problems, and drive outcomes.