Solutions Architect

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Sky Solutions is a trusted partner in government contracting, empowering federal agencies with cutting-edge IT solutions. Our expertise spans AI-first enablement, delivering innovative solutions and advanced cybersecurity, fortifying digital ecosystems against emerging threats and digital transformation through low-code/no-code development, cloud solutions, and agile methodologies. We simplify complex processes and deliver breakthrough results for federal clients across healthcare, financial services, and national security.

Position Title

Solutions Architect (Java / Cloud)

Location

Tysons Corner, VA Remote, (Preferred Local)

Role Summary

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to design scalable, secure, and integrated solutions for the platform. This role is responsible for end-to-end architecture , aligning business needs with technical strategy in a cloud-native, microservices ecosystem .

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end system architecture for fraud investigation workflows
• Define microservices boundaries and integration patterns
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance
• Architect integrations with external systems (FPS, OnePI, FileNet)
• Define API contracts and data flow models
• Lead design of REST and event-driven communication
• Design AWS-based solutions (S3, IAM/STS, compute)
• Guide containerization and orchestration strategies
• Ensure cloud cost optimization and resilience
• Define architecture for secure data handling (PII)
• Ensure compliance with federal standards
• Establish design guidelines and best practices
• Conduct architecture reviews and technical auditsWork closely with development teams for implementation alignment

Required Skills

• Strong background in Java + Spring Boot
• Deep knowledge of microservices architecture
• Strong AWS experience (S3, IAM, networking basics)
• CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
• Experience with JPA/Hibernate
• Understanding of distributed data systems
• Messaging/event-driven systems (Kafka or similar — optional)
• System design at scale
• Trade-off analysis (performance vs cost vs complexity)
• Strong documentation and communication

Nice to Have

• Experience with fraud detection or investigation systems
• Knowledge of FileNet / ECM systems
• Exposure to Teradata or large enterprise data platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/master's in computer science or related field
• 10–15+ years of experience
• 3–5+ years in architecture roles

Sky Solutions Benefits & Culture at a Glance

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance
• Starting at 15 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Plus 11 paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Professional Growth & Development
• Annual education stipend.
• Access to thousands of online courses.
• Formal mentorship programs for career advancement.
• Inclusive Culture
• "One Team” mentality focused on collaboration and belonging.
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work® for six years straight.