Chief Solution Architect
$77,777–$99,999 year
On-siteHerndon, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Define the multi-year roadmap for application modernization, creating end-state architectures that align legacy systems with cloud-native microservices and low-code platforms. Lead the design and deployment of machine learning models, data pipelines, and business applications using AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot and Power Automate. Drive consensus across cross-functional teams, including SRE managers and customer IT stakeholders, to validate architectural decisions through hands-on proofs-of-concept and technical demonstrations. Establish security principles adhering to federal requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP) and architect DevSecOps pipelines for continuous delivery. Present strategies to executive leadership and mentor senior technical staff to foster a culture of innovation.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field
- 15+ years of software architecture and development experience with proven track record leading application modernization initiatives from legacy systems to modern, cloud-native architectures
- 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and distributed application patterns at enterprise scale
- 5+ years of cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and cloud-native application development
- Strong hands-on coding skills in modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Go) with ability to write production-quality code, review pull requests, and guide technical implementation
- Demonstrated experience building consensus and driving alignment across diverse technical and business stakeholder groups, including executive leadership, product owners, and engineering teams
- Proven ability to create and articulate compelling technical visions, develop multi-year technology roadmaps, and gain buy-in for transformative architecture initiatives
- Expert knowledge of API design principles, API management platforms, integration patterns, and service mesh architectures for building scalable, resilient distributed systems
- Deep understanding of security architecture including authentication/authorization patterns (OAuth, OIDC, SAML), security-by-design principles, and federal security compliance requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP)
- Experience with modern software development practices including DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation), automated testing, and deployment automation
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences, create compelling narratives around technical strategy, and influence decision-making at all organizational levels
- Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring technical staff including architects, senior engineers, and development teams, with strong leadership and coaching capabilities
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