Solutions Architect

$144,400 - $216,600/Yr

Guidehouse - McLean, VA

posted 23 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
McLean, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Solutions Architect role within the Energy Sustainability Infrastructure State and Local (ESISL) Segment at Guidehouse focuses on delivering IT solutions architecture and digital solutions for clients. This position requires a depth of experience in software engineering and architecture, particularly in cloud solutions, and involves leading the design, development, and integration of innovative IT solutions. The Solutions Architect will work closely with clients to understand their needs, package appropriate capabilities, and ensure successful project delivery while adhering to industry best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a thought leader regarding IT Solutions Architecture and ensure successful deployments of digital solutions.
  • Create, document, and evangelize IT solutions and cloud reference architectures focusing on microservices and native commercial cloud services.
  • Design, develop, and integrate prototype solutions and services for business development or customer demonstrations.
  • Rearchitect existing and design new cloud systems that integrate with clients' legacy systems, COTS packages, SaaS applications, and data systems.
  • Work with clients and account teams to understand and package the right set of capabilities into a solution that meets specific client needs.
  • Design solutions that accommodate all lifecycle aspects including migrations, deployment, monitoring, training, and helpdesk.
  • Communicate best practices/frameworks, specifically agile (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) and DevSecOps.
  • Communicate with clients in non-technical terms to understand their requirements and guide developers with suitable integrated digital solutions.
  • Drive and provide architecture review and contingency plans aligning to industry best practices and client policies and regulations.
  • Lead the solution architecture through the pursuit and delivery process for commercial and Public Sector clients.
  • Lead technical responses to proposals, including developing conceptual architecture and writing winning responses.
  • Act as the technical lead once the engagement is won, coordinating resources across Guidehouse to ensure high-quality project delivery.
  • Provide subject matter expertise, white papers, capture, and hands-on proposal support for opportunities.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust.
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in software engineering and architecture in the consulting industry, preferably Federal industry.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience designing and deploying cloud solutions including FedRAMP.
  • Knowledge of loosely coupled architecture design patterns, microservices, and containerization.
  • Experience developing, integrating, deploying, and maintaining software solutions in modern DevSecOps environments.
  • Knowledge of native commercial Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) services, PaaS and SaaS solutions.
  • Experience with business development and proposal writing, including responding to Request for Proposals (RFP).
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice-to-haves

  • Preference for candidates residing within a reasonable distance from a Guidehouse Office.
  • Commercial experience designing and deploying cloud solutions.
  • Active architect certification in another major SaaS platform or middleware (e.g., Salesforce, ServiceNow, MuleSoft, Appian, Palantir, Databricks).
  • Active AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional certification.
  • Ability to develop solutions using technologies including React, Node.JS, Python.
  • Experience with Generative AI and RAG.
  • Experience with ITIL, Service Management.
  • Advanced understanding of cybersecurity and secure coding techniques.
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills with business and technical groups.
  • Strong organizational skills and understanding of the Project Management lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
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