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Solution Architect - Technical Lead

Steampunk

McLean, VAJob$112–225K/yrPosted 1mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$112–225K/yr
Location
McLean, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

As a Solution Architect, you will work with the growing DevSecOps practice evaluating, identifying, and developing complex software solutions using cloud-native services, APIs, and micro-service solutions. Candidates should have experience writing software using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

JavaReactGitGitHubGitLabBitbucketPythonBashJavaScriptAWSAzureGCPJenkinsGitLab CI/CDGitHub PipelinesCircleCITravisCIDockerKubernetesAutomated Testing FrameworksAgileDevSecOps

Qualifications

Ability to Obtain U.S. Government Security ClearanceBachelor's Degree in an IT Field or Non-IT Field With Two Years Related IT Experience8+ Years Java Experience8+ Years React Experience8+ Years Git SCM Experience8+ Years Programming or Scripting Languages Experience5+ Years Cloud Experience5+ Years CI/CD Pipelines ExperienceDocker and Kubernetes ExperienceAutomated Testing Frameworks ExperienceAWS Cloud PractitionerAWS Solution Architect Professional

Full job description

Overview

As a Solution Architect, you will work with our growingDevSecOpspractice evaluating,identifying, and developing complex software solutions usingcloud-native services, APIs, andmicros-service solutions. We are looking forcandidates with experience writing software using AgileandDevSecOpsmethods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.

Contributions

  • Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems

  • Understand the needs of stakeholders and convey this to other developers

  • Write and debug code for innovative software solutions

  • Troubleshoot software quality,securityand reliability issues

  • Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities

  • Automate unit and functional tests

  • Test and examine code written by others and analyzing results

  • Evaluate,identifyand develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions

  • Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats

  • Identifytechnical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and ‘fixes’

  • Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)

  • Document software code, features, and training guides

  • Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations

  • Leverage virtualization and containerization tooptimizeand modernize software systems

  • Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members

  • Engineer and implement solutions andproviderecommendations for continuous improvement for the servicesprovided

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in an IT field OR Bachelor's degree in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience

  • 8Years of experience with Java / React

  • 8Years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket

  • 8Years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript)

  • 5Years of experience with one or more clouds (I.e.AWS, Azure, or GCP)

  • 5Years of experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines,CircleCI,TravisCI

  • Experience implementing docker containers andutilizingplatforms such as Kubernetes

  • Experience implementing automated testing frameworks including unit testing

Preferred:

  • Certifications:

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner

  • AWS Solution ArchitectProfessional

  • Azure Developer Associate

  • 5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,000 to $225,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, 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.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.

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Job Location US-VA-McLean

Posted Date (8/10/2026 3:01 PM)

Job ID 7986

Clearance Requirement Public Trust

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