Software Architect Jobs in Colorado

• Contribute to Advancing USSF Full Spectrum Readiness: Lead small, cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of impactful training, education, and planning solutions - ensuring alignment with STARCOM training goals to enhance Guardian readiness.
• Translate Requirements into Mission-Ready Software: Act as a Product Owner, gathering critical requirements from stakeholders, including government end users, integrators, and other capability vendors. Translate these needs into actionable user stories and a prioritized product backlog, driving the development of software solutions that directly address real-world challenges and contribute to mission success.
• Develop Secure and Reliable Software: Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and components across a tiered DevSecOps environment, adhering to industry and DoD standards for software engineering and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate Across the Training Environment: Work closely with diverse stakeholders, including domain subject matter experts, integrators, program managers, and other capability vendors, to ensure seamless integration and successful delivery of solutions that meet critical mission requirements.
• Influence the Technical Direction of Critical Programs: Actively participate in technical discussions and architectural decisions, influencing direction and ensuring solutions that address complex distributed training challenges. Your exposure to mission operations on site will transform you into a domain expert that will help us drive future solutioning and product strategy.
• Mentor and Develop Future Leaders: Provide strong technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and technical excellence within your team.
• Ensure Code Quality and Security: Conduct rigorous code reviews, provide insightful feedback, and enforce coding standards and industry best practices to ensure the reliability and integrity of the software developed for mission-critical applications.
• Stay at the Forefront of Technology: Continuously explore emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices within your specialization and the DoD software landscape, applying that knowledge to drive innovation and continuously improve development processes.
• Champion Agile Scrum Development: Continue Auria’s Agile excellence by coaching and ensuring the team adheres to Scrum principles and best practices.

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Industry-recognized Agile certification (e.g., CSM, CSPO).
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or GovCloud.
• Experience with Digital Engineering and using digital models and data to design, build, test, and operate complex systems.
• Experience designing and developing interactive experiences using the Unity game engine
• Experience in leveraging web APIs or WebSockets to facilitate client-server communication and data exchange.
• Proficient in graphics arts using Photoshop, Illustrator, or other graphic design tools.

PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $129,000-$184,000

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

Why You’ll Love Working at Auria

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

Time for What Matters

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

Invested in Your Future

• 401(k) Match—Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

Health & Peace of Mind

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

...and that’s just the beginning!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.