Job Details

Overview

Solutions Architect – Washington, D.C. (Fully Remote)

Compensation: 150k - 185k

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Must / Qualifications

• Experienced Solutions Architect
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles
• 5+ years Solutions Architecture, Cloud Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture
• 5 years expertise in modern software architectures, containerized environments, and cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructures
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, and event-driven systems
• Extensive experience with cloud-native development and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, EKS)
• Proficiency in DevSecOps automation, CI / CD pipeline implementation, and Infrastructure as Code
• Proficiency with data pipelines, data integration, ETL processes, data governance principles, and data security best practices
• Proficiency in SQL / NoSQL database technologies and data warehousing solutions
• Security-focused mindset, ensuring compliance with customer and industry cloud security frameworks and best practices
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into business value
• Ability to lead diverse technical teams, prioritize tasks, and drive projects to completion
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is a plus

Duties

• Define technical roadmaps and oversee the seamless transition of awarded contracts from pre-sales to operational execution, ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Provide architectural governance to ensure solutions adhere to customer requirements, industry best practices, and compliance / regulatory standards
• Lead the architecture and design of innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that leverage modern software technologies and align to Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles
• Develop cloud-native architectures tailored for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments
• Design and lead implementation of robust data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and storage
• Evaluate and recommend data storage solutions based on customer use cases and data
• Drive modernization efforts, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, APIs, and serverless architectures
• Act as the primary technical advisor to clients, understanding their business challenges and translating them into effective, high-value solutions
• Lead technical discussions during pre-sales and post-sales engagements, ensuring clear communication of solution benefits and implementation plans
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring high customer satisfaction
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and operations teams to align solutions with business objectives and technical feasibility

Engineering & Operational Excellence

• Champion the adoption of DevSecOps best practices, ensuring automation across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including CI / CD pipelines, testing, monitoring, and deployment
• Promote infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation for scalable and repeatable deployments
• Define and enforce security, compliance, and governance frameworks for cloud and hybrid solutions
• Establish robust documentation, technology sustainment strategies, and continuous process improvement plans

Leadership & Strategic Innovation

• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring solution feasibility, scalability, and performance optimization

EEO

• Progression Inc. is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
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