Solutions Architect

Washington, United States | Posted on 05/13/2026 A different kind of consulting company that delivers offshore and nearshore product development, user experience, app modernization, business intelligence, and business apps services. Job Description Role:Solutions Architect Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid / ApprovedRemote) Clearance: Able to obtain Public Trustclearance upon hire We are seeking an experienced SolutionsArchitect to design and deliver scalable, secure, and compliant technologysolutions supporting NCCIH's research, data platforms, and digital initiatives.This role will bridge business needs and technical execution, ensuring robustsystem design, seamless integrations, and adherence to federal standards. Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end technicalsolutions across applications, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms Translate business and researchrequirements into scalable architecture designs Define and implement microservices, APIs (REST/GraphQL), and integration patterns Architect cloud-nativesolutions using AWS/Azure/GCP Ensure system security,reliability, and performance optimization Establish best practices for DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code Design data architecturesincluding data lakes, warehouses, and ETL pipelines Ensure compliance with FISMA,NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA guidelines Collaborate with engineering,security, and research teams for solution delivery Conduct architecture reviews,risk assessments, and technology evaluations Define disaster recovery, highavailability, and business continuity strategies Mentor engineering teams andguide technical decision-making Required Qualifications Bachelor's/Master's degree inComputer Science, Engineering, or related field 8–12+ years of experience insoftware engineering, system design, or architecture roles Proven experience designing distributed and scalable systems Strong expertise in at leastone cloud platform (AWS/Azure preferred) Experience with APIs,microservices, and system integrations Knowledge of DevOps practicesand CI/CD pipelines Strong understanding ofnetworking, security, and system architecture principles Experience working in regulatedor compliance-driven environments Technical Skills Languages: Java / Python /Node.js (any one strong) DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitHubActions, GitLab CI Infrastructure as Code:Terraform, CloudFormation Preferred Qualifications Experience in federal,healthcare, or research organizations Familiarity with NIH systems orbiomedical data platforms Certifications (AWS SolutionsArchitect, TOGAF, Kubernetes, etc.) Exposure to data analytics orAI/ML systems Knowledge of zero-trustarchitecture Nice-to-Have Experience with event-drivenarchitectures (Kafka, streaming systems) Exposure to AI/ML integrationin enterprise applications Knowledge of data governanceand privacy frameworks #J-18808-Ljbffr