Software Architect

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Software Architect role in Sao Bernardo do Campo , hybrid model.

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• Lead the design and architecture of complex software solutions for radar and defense systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, defense requirements, and mission-critical reliability.
• Define and enforce software architecture principles, best practices, and processes across multiple projects and teams.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and design patterns that optimize system performance, safety, and scalability.
• Oversee the integration of software components with hardware systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and robustness.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop system and software architectural specifications, high-level designs, and detailed documentation for radar and defense solutions.
• Ensure traceability and alignment between system requirements and software architectures, facilitating verification and validation activities.
• Lead design reviews, feasibility analyses, and architectural risk assessments.
• Define end-to-end software development processes, with emphasis on maintainability, testability, and security.
• Oversee code quality across projects, guiding teams in refactoring and optimization of legacy systems.
• Develop and enforce rigorous testing protocols, including system simulations, integration tests, and compliance with defense standards.
• Monitor industry trends and technological advances in radar, defense, and related domains; introduce innovative solutions and new technologies as appropriate.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and knowledge sharing within engineering teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven expertise in architecture and development using C++ and other object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java).
• Strong foundation in procedural languages (such as C).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) and modern DevOps practices.
• Extensive background in Linux environments (RedHat-like or Rocky) with a focus on deployment in embedded and real-time systems.
• Deep understanding of radar technologies, defense systems requirements, and real-time software constraints.
• Advanced English.

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• Elective Health and Dental plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing