IT SOLUTION ARCHITECT - AI, DEVSECOPS

System One - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Senior

Columbia, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior IT Solution Architect will lead the design and implementation of complex IT solutions for a healthcare IT company. This role requires a strong foundation in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and modern security practices, particularly DevSecOps. The architect will work closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable and secure solutions, guiding the implementation from both architectural and operational perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive technical architectures, including front-end, back-end, and cloud services, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Lead architectural discussions and decision-making processes across multiple teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs for new solutions.
• Assess existing solutions' architecture and identify changes to address concerns with stability, performance, scalability, and security.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and back-end frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) to drive end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure best practices are followed in software development, including design patterns, code reviews, and automation testing.
• Architect solutions that leverage cloud platforms (mainly AWS).
• Implement DevSecOps pipelines and best practices to streamline deployment, integrate security in the CI/CD pipeline, and automate security testing.
• Ensure that cloud infrastructures are resilient, scalable, and optimized for performance.
• Drive the implementation of security best practices, including encryption, identity management, threat detection, and incident response.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure that solutions meet compliance standards.
• Proactively address vulnerabilities and maintain security in architecture designs.
• Mentor junior architects and developers, providing technical guidance and helping them grow in their roles.
• Prepare and present architectural solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest technology trends, tools, and frameworks in the areas of full-stack development, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Implement processes to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex systems.
• Extensive experience with full-stack development, including both front-end (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, frameworks like React/Angular) and back-end (Node.js, Python, Java, etc.) technologies.
• Strong expertise in cloud architecture and AWS services.
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated testing frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate across diverse teams.