Solutions Architect, Lead (Azure)

TL;DR

Solutions Architect, Lead (Azure): Designing and leading the implementation of enterprise-wide solutions for complex distributed data systems with an accent on modernization, scalability, and secure cloud deployment. Focus on architecting end-to-end integration patterns, optimizing relational databases, and guiding engineering teams through technical discovery and implementation.

Location: Remote (US). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination.

Salary: $112,900 – $257,000 per year

Company

Global consulting firm specializing in technology, engineering, and strategic consulting for government and commercial clients.

What you will do

• Define and lead the implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise-wide solutions for complex systems.
• Perform technical discovery and landscape analysis of existing applications and data flows to inform solution design.
• Architect end-to-end solutions including integration patterns, data pipelines, and cloud deployments.
• Guide engineering teams in implementing services, APIs, and database integrations using Java, Python, C#, or Scala.
• Design and optimize relational databases through SQL modeling and query tuning.
• Establish architectural guidelines and secure-by-design principles.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, system design, or solution architecture.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL development and relational database design.
• 5+ years of experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or .NET.
• Experience with enterprise solution architecture and cloud-based deployments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice to have

• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Experience with microservices, containerization, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with event-driven architectures or complex system integrations.
• Azure Architect or Cloud Certification.
• Master's degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs and dependent care support.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• People-first culture supporting both in-person and virtual collaboration.