Software Engineering - Sr SME (Hemisphere-Space Defense)

Galaxia Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert (Sr. SME) - Software Engineering to provide leadership, innovation, and deep technical expertise in designing and delivering advanced enterprise-scale software solutions. As a Sr. SME, you will lead complex development initiatives, establish industry-leading practices, and mentor cross-functional teams. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a proven track record of delivering impactful software solutions in challenging and dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade software architectures for complex systems.
- Define and enforce best practices, methodologies, and frameworks to ensure consistency and excellence in software development.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing strategic insights on technology trends and software engineering strategies.
- Drive innovation by evaluating and adopting new tools, frameworks, and technologies that enhance software development capabilities.
- Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable technical designs and solutions.
- Oversee the implementation of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.
- Conduct advanced performance tuning, code reviews, and system optimizations to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Document key technical decisions, system designs, and best practices to ensure organizational knowledge retention.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 20+ years of software development experience; or Master’s Degree and 18+ years of experience.
- 20+ years of progressive experience as a software developer, architect and/or technology executive leading large scale/complex enterprise software efforts
- 5+ years of commercial industry experience with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex enterprise software projects
- Proven track record of understanding, structuring, and leading large-scale, complex development initiatives.
- Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar.
- Expert knowledge 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.
- Detailed understanding of highly available, scalable cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, DaaS) solutions within commercial industry
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on complex, large-scale systems.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with leadership, stakeholders, development teams, and industry or academic communities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and willing to take a CI polygraph

Highly Desired Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Past or present experience with USSF/SSC or mission partner space control or space domain awareness mission area programs
- Knowledgeable with respect to IC/DoD processes and procedures for delivering software to production environments

Our mission is clear: to harness deep technical expertise to lead with purpose and deliver outcomes that empower our clients to create globally impactful solutions. We are committed to building robust, scalable, user-friendly, and secure systems tailored to meet the distinct needs of each client.