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BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. We are partnering with our client, Galaxia Technologies, to hire a Chief Software Architect – Enterprise & National Programs Colorado Springs, CO to play a key role in advancing the USSF’s Warp Core data platform.
About Galaxia Technologies
At Galaxia Technologies, we lead the way for secure, mission-ready software solutions that advance the nation’s most critical objectives. Our teams combine deep technical expertise, disciplined execution, and an unwavering commitment to mission assurance—delivering systems that enable information dominance, operational continuity, and strategic decision advantage.
We operate at the crossroads of enterprise innovation and national defense, supporting customers across space, cyber, and intelligence domains.
The Opportunity
Galaxia Technologies is seeking a Chief Software Architect to shape the technical vision for a critical space enterprise software portfolio. You’ll lead architecture strategy for complex, secure, and high-scale systems, guiding cross-functional engineering teams and influencing technology direction across cloud, data, and software environments while leveraging leading best practices such as DevSecOps, Domain Driven Design (DDD), and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) from an agile mindset.
This role calls for a senior technical leader who can translate mission needs into architecture strategy, bridge the gap between innovation and operational deployment, and mentor engineering teams executing in highly controlled, multi-domain environments. You’ll lead and govern software delivery across contracted development teams—setting technical direction, ensuring modern engineering practices, and driving measurable mission impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect modern enterprise systems that operate securely across hybrid cloud environments.
- Define and evolve technical standards for scalable, resilient software design and integration.
- Translate business and mission needs into measurable technology strategies that accelerate delivery.
- Lead modernization and transformation initiatives across software platforms and pipelines.
- Explore and apply emerging commercial technologies—AI/ML, automation, cloud-native orchestration, SRE, and zero-trust security.
- Mentor and elevate engineering leaders, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
- Collaborate directly with senior executives, product leaders, and mission customers to align architecture with strategic priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 15+ years in software engineering and architecture for large-scale, distributed systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise software delivery, transformation, or modernization programs in commercial environments; experience with IC, DoD, or federal systems is a plus.
- Deep expertise in cloud-native design (AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud).
- Strong proficiency in one or more core languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
- Deep expertise of software development methodologies, including Agile, DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), CI/CD, and vertical slice/full-stack development approaches, with experience in implementing best practices for enterprise software, at scale.
- Exceptional communicator—able to align executives, engineers, and partners around a shared technical direction.
- Active TS/SCI clearance or a TS with eligibility to obtain an SCI and willingness to complete a CI polygraph.
- This position is onsite in the Colorado Springs, CO area requiring up to 25% travel.
Highly Desired
- Experience supporting USSF/SSC, space domain awareness, C2, or ISR mission areas.
- Familiarity with A&A, RMF, CMMI, or equivalent accreditation frameworks.
- Record of influence in national-level software modernization or enterprise architecture initiatives.
Core Competencies
- Mission Relevance: Direct contribution to programs that protect and project national capabilities.
- Technical Authority: Autonomy to define, innovate, and guide enterprise technical direction with measurable impact.
- Collaboration: Partnership with elite engineers, operators, and mission stakeholders across the IC and defense ecosystem.
- Growth & Recognition: Access to emerging R&D, industry working groups, and leadership pathways that shape national standards.
- Purposeful Culture: Integrity, technical excellence, and service—core values that anchor every mission we support.
What Success Looks Like
- You architect interoperable, cloud-native systems that integrate seamlessly across enterprise and national mission partner environments.
- You codify software engineering governance models that enhance delivery speed without compromising compliance or security.
- You are a trusted technical authority to senior mission stakeholders, guiding technology decisions that shape national capabilities.
- You grow and mentor a cadre of technical leaders skilled in delivering mission-critical capabilities under evolving operational conditions.
- Your architectural principles become embedded across Galaxia’s portfolio—improving performance, assurance, and mission readiness enterprise-wide.
- Success means advancing both Galaxia’s technical posture and the nation’s digital advantage through secure, scalable engineering excellence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $250,000–$300,000, based on experience
- Options for 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision premiums
- 401K Matching up to 6% with immediate 100% vesting
- 25 days of PTO plus 10 federal holidays
Why Galaxia
Galaxia Technologies delivers beyond innovation—we deliver mission capability. Our software is built to endure, secure by design, and agile by intent.
Join us to engineer solutions that ensure national security, operational continuity, and technological superiority for the missions that matter most.
Galaxia Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, veteran status or disability.
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BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. We are partnering with our client, Galaxia Technologies, to hire a Chief Software Architect – Enterprise & National Programs Colorado Springs, CO to play a key role in advancing the USSF’s Warp Core data platform.
About Galaxia Technologies
At Galaxia Technologies, we lead the way for secure, mission-ready software solutions that advance the nation’s most critical objectives. Our teams combine deep technical expertise, disciplined execution, and an unwavering commitment to mission assurance—delivering systems that enable information dominance, operational continuity, and strategic decision advantage.
We operate at the crossroads of enterprise innovation and national defense, supporting customers across space, cyber, and intelligence domains.
The Opportunity
Galaxia Technologies is seeking a Chief Software Architect to shape the technical vision for a critical space enterprise software portfolio. You’ll lead architecture strategy for complex, secure, and high-scale systems, guiding cross-functional engineering teams and influencing technology direction across cloud, data, and software environments while leveraging leading best practices such as DevSecOps, Domain Driven Design (DDD), and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) from an agile mindset.
This role calls for a senior technical leader who can translate mission needs into architecture strategy, bridge the gap between innovation and operational deployment, and mentor engineering teams executing in highly controlled, multi-domain environments. You’ll lead and govern software delivery across contracted development teams—setting technical direction, ensuring modern engineering practices, and driving measurable mission impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect modern enterprise systems that operate securely across hybrid cloud environments.
- Define and evolve technical standards for scalable, resilient software design and integration.
- Translate business and mission needs into measurable technology strategies that accelerate delivery.
- Lead modernization and transformation initiatives across software platforms and pipelines.
- Explore and apply emerging commercial technologies—AI/ML, automation, cloud-native orchestration, SRE, and zero-trust security.
- Mentor and elevate engineering leaders, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
- Collaborate directly with senior executives, product leaders, and mission customers to align architecture with strategic priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 15+ years in software engineering and architecture for large-scale, distributed systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise software delivery, transformation, or modernization programs in commercial environments; experience with IC, DoD, or federal systems is a plus.
- Deep expertise in cloud-native design (AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud).
- Strong proficiency in one or more core languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
- Deep expertise of software development methodologies, including Agile, DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), CI/CD, and vertical slice/full-stack development approaches, with experience in implementing best practices for enterprise software, at scale.
- Exceptional communicator—able to align executives, engineers, and partners around a shared technical direction.
- Active TS/SCI clearance or a TS with eligibility to obtain an SCI and willingness to complete a CI polygraph.
- This position is onsite in the Colorado Springs, CO area requiring up to 25% travel.
Highly Desired
- Experience supporting USSF/SSC, space domain awareness, C2, or ISR mission areas.
- Familiarity with A&A, RMF, CMMI, or equivalent accreditation frameworks.
- Record of influence in national-level software modernization or enterprise architecture initiatives.
Core Competencies
- Mission Relevance: Direct contribution to programs that protect and project national capabilities.
- Technical Authority: Autonomy to define, innovate, and guide enterprise technical direction with measurable impact.
- Collaboration: Partnership with elite engineers, operators, and mission stakeholders across the IC and defense ecosystem.
- Growth & Recognition: Access to emerging R&D, industry working groups, and leadership pathways that shape national standards.
- Purposeful Culture: Integrity, technical excellence, and service—core values that anchor every mission we support.
What Success Looks Like
- You architect interoperable, cloud-native systems that integrate seamlessly across enterprise and national mission partner environments.
- You codify software engineering governance models that enhance delivery speed without compromising compliance or security.
- You are a trusted technical authority to senior mission stakeholders, guiding technology decisions that shape national capabilities.
- You grow and mentor a cadre of technical leaders skilled in delivering mission-critical capabilities under evolving operational conditions.
- Your architectural principles become embedded across Galaxia’s portfolio—improving performance, assurance, and mission readiness enterprise-wide.
- Success means advancing both Galaxia’s technical posture and the nation’s digital advantage through secure, scalable engineering excellence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $250,000–$300,000, based on experience
- Options for 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision premiums
- 401K Matching up to 6% with immediate 100% vesting
- 25 days of PTO plus 10 federal holidays
Why Galaxia
Galaxia Technologies delivers beyond innovation—we deliver mission capability. Our software is built to endure, secure by design, and agile by intent.
Join us to engineer solutions that ensure national security, operational continuity, and technological superiority for the missions that matter most.
Galaxia Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, veteran status or disability.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief architect jobs.
- 10 or more years of enterprise or solutions architecture experience across complex distributed systems
- Proven ability to define and enforce architecture standards and governance frameworks organization-wide
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience leading architecture reviews and communicating technical strategy to executive stakeholders
- TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent architecture certification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Chief Architect Job Search
Align your portfolio to business outcomes
Chief architect candidates who win interviews show how their architecture decisions cut costs, reduced system downtime, or enabled a product launch. Reframe every project on your resume around the business result it drove, not just the technical stack you used.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the architecture domain
Enterprise architecture roles weight TOGAF and long-horizon roadmap experience heavily, while cloud architecture roles prioritize AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications and migration scale. Read each job posting carefully and reorder your resume bullets to lead with what that domain prizes most.
Demonstrate cross-functional leadership in your application
Chief architect roles involve steering engineering, product, and executive stakeholders simultaneously. Your resume and cover letter should name the specific groups you aligned, the friction you resolved, and the decisions you drove, not just the systems you designed.
Prepare a system-design narrative for interviews
Most chief architect interview loops include a whiteboard or verbal walkthrough of a large-scale system you designed. Practice explaining your trade-off reasoning out loud: why you chose one pattern over another, what you would change now, and how you handled constraints you could not control.
Negotiate scope and authority, not just compensation
At this level, reporting structure and decision-making authority matter as much as pay. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you own final architecture decisions or advise on them, and confirm which teams you have direct influence over.
Chief Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief architects?
The companies hiring the most chief architects right now include SAIC, ASRC Federal, and CACI International, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in large enterprises and consulting firms undertaking major cloud transformation or modernization programs.
How many chief architect jobs are remote?
About 55% of chief architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the strategic and advisory nature of the role. Cloud architecture and enterprise architecture sub-specializations tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while roles requiring on-site stakeholder alignment or data center oversight are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a chief architect?
Most chief architects progress from software engineer to solutions or enterprise architect before stepping into the chief role. Along the way, you build credibility by leading increasingly large architecture decisions, earning domain certifications, and taking ownership of cross-team technical strategy. Developing a record of aligning architecture choices to measurable business outcomes is what separates candidates who reach this level from those who plateau at senior architect.
Can you get hired as a chief architect without prior experience at that title?
Yes, if you can demonstrate that you have been operating at that scope even without the title. Hiring managers look for candidates who have owned architecture decisions affecting the full organization, led governance or standards bodies, and influenced executive-level technology strategy. Document those contributions explicitly on your resume and be prepared to walk through them in detail during interviews.
What does the chief architect interview process look like?
The process typically opens with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical architecture discussion with senior engineers or a VP of Engineering, and then a system design or architecture review exercise where you walk through a past design or a hypothetical at scale. Later rounds usually include a leadership and stakeholder alignment conversation with executives and, in some cases, a presentation of your architecture philosophy or a take-home design challenge.
Where can I find and apply to chief architect jobs?
You can find and apply to chief architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your domain, seniority, and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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