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Technical Lead / Solution Architect

$145k - $180k
Full-time

Nationwide IT Services

Technical Lead / Solution Architect 
Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area 
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Requirement: Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) Public Trust background investigation before contract performance.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is an independent U.S. federal agency dedicated to fostering productive labor-management relationships and helping employers and labor unions resolve workplace disputes without the need for strikes, lockouts, or litigation. Through mediation, arbitration, conflict prevention, and collaborative training programs, FMCS helps improve communication and cooperative problem-solving while administering labor relations programs under federal law to support stable, productive workplaces nationwide.

Position Overview
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a highly experienced Technical Lead / Solution Architect for a potential opportunity to provide technical leadership for a Federal Application Development and Support Services (ADSS) program. This individual will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for enterprise architecture, solution design, modernization planning, software engineering standards, cloud architecture, and technical governance across the application portfolio.
The Technical Lead will work closely with Government leadership, the Program Manager, developers, cybersecurity personnel, infrastructure engineers, and business stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise solutions supporting Microsoft 365, Azure Government, Power Platform, .NET applications, SQL Server, SharePoint Online, and cloud modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical authority for all application development, modernization, integration, and cloud engineering activities.
  • Lead enterprise architecture planning and solution design across Microsoft 365, Azure Government, Power Platform, custom .NET applications, SQL Server, SharePoint Online, AWS-hosted systems, and related enterprise technologies.
  • Develop solution architectures, technical roadmaps, reference architectures, system designs, and implementation strategies.
  • Collaborate with Government stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
  • Lead technical planning for application modernization, cloud migration, API development, system integration, and legacy system transformation.
  • Provide technical leadership throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and operations.
  • Establish software engineering standards, coding practices, DevSecOps processes, configuration management, and release management procedures.
  • Review technical designs, software code, infrastructure configurations, and architecture artifacts to ensure adherence to Federal standards and best practices.
  • Mentor developers, engineers, and technical staff while fostering continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
  • Coordinate closely with cybersecurity personnel to ensure solutions support FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust, ICAM, ATO, and secure software development requirements.
  • Support Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning, technical estimations, and architecture reviews.
  • Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and recommend modernization priorities.
  • Prepare architecture documentation, technical decision records, system diagrams, interface specifications, and operational documentation.
  • Support technical proposal development, technology evaluations, proof-of-concept activities, and transition planning.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible software engineering and solution architecture experience.
  • Minimum 5 years supporting Federal Government enterprise IT systems.
  • Minimum 5 years serving as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer, Solution Architect, or Enterprise Architect.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large application modernization or enterprise software development initiatives.
  • Extensive experience designing cloud-native and hybrid enterprise architectures.
  • Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary software engineering teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief executive leadership.
Desired Certifications
One or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
  • TOGAF Foundation or Certified
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist
  • ISC² CISSP (preferred)
  • PMP (preferred)
Technical Expertise
Candidates should possess strong experience in many of the following technologies:

Cloud Platforms
  • Microsoft Azure Government (GCC)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft 365
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Technologies
  • SharePoint Online
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Power Pages
  • Power BI
  • Dataverse
  • Entra ID (Azure AD)
Development
  • C#
  • .NET Framework
  • .NET Core / .NET
  • ASP.NET MVC
  • ASP.NET Core
  • REST APIs
  • Microservices
  • Entity Framework
Databases
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • Database architecture
  • Data modeling
DevSecOps
  • Azure DevOps
  • Git
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • ARM/Bicep
  • Terraform (preferred)
Security
  • Secure SDLC
  • Zero Trust
  • Identity and Access Management
  • FISMA
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • ATO support
  • Vulnerability remediation
  • SBOM generation
Enterprise Architecture
  • Modernization application
  • Cloud migration
  • API integration
  • Systems integration
  • Technical governance
  • Enterprise architecture frameworks
  • Solution architecture documentation
Why Join Nationwide IT Services?
Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. Join us to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions with experienced professionals in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary range $145,000 to $180,000 annually 
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.

 

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