Lead Solution Architect

Job Number: R0232813 Solution Architect, Lead The Opportunity: At a certain point, experience -based system design can start to look like clairvoyance. When you've developed so many systems that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technology-based challenge, but you can also anticipate and preempt future issues, you're a solutions architect. You've evolved your skills into strategy through a long path of sof t war e development accomplishments and the curiosity to understand how all the pieces of an IT ecosystem fit together. Are you ready to use your combination of knowledge , skill, and experience to take on the toughest challenges in the federal government? As an AWS Solution Architect on our team, you'll translate customer IT needs and future goals into actionable cloud architectures by crafting architecture diagrams, requirements, design specifications, and evaluation criteria. Through your leadership, you'll help modernize legacy systems, lead cloud migrations to AWS, and integrate advanced technologies using scalable, secure, and resilient AWS services. At this level, your impact goes bey ond delivery. You'll mentor engineers and architects, shape cloud strategy, influence technical direction, and identify opportunities to grow our digital solutions business. Work with us and help build the future of technology in the federal government. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 5+ years of experience as a solutions architect or technical lead 3+ years of experience in an architecture technical role Experience designing or building microservices Experience with client-facing situations, including presenting complex technical concepts and designs to a variety of audiences Ability to be a self-starter and thrive in a fast-paced environment Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise sof t war e applications in Pega Experience designing solutions on AWS, including EC2, VPC, IAM, EKS or ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch Experience applying Agile met hodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe Experience with AWS data platforms such as Redshift, EMR, Glue, Athena, or Databricks on AWS Possession of excellent client facilitation and analytical skills Ability to obtain an AWS Certification such as AWS Solutions Architect - Professional Certification , within 3 months of start date Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client . 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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. 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