Associate Solutions Architect

Accountabilities:

• • Support the design and development of data and technology solutions across cloud, on-premises, and government-hosted environments.
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand mission requirements and translate them into clear technical requirements and solution designs.
  • Document existing systems, data flows, integrations, constraints, dependencies, and opportunities for modernization.
  • Create and maintain architecture diagrams, interface documentation, technical decision records, and other solution materials.
  • Research technologies, architecture approaches, and technical solutions, summarizing their benefits, risks, limitations, and tradeoffs.
  • Learn and apply established reference architectures, integration patterns, technical standards, and engineering practices.
  • Participate in technical discovery sessions, architecture discussions, demonstrations, and customer meetings.
  • Work closely with data engineers and technical leads to address technical questions and ensure implementation remains aligned with solution designs.
  • Communicate technical concepts, recommendations, questions, and project progress clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Build trusted relationships with customers and internal teams by demonstrating curiosity, reliability, professionalism, and a strong commitment to mission outcomes.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or another related technical discipline.
  • 0–3 years of relevant professional experience, including experience gained through internships, academic projects, research, military service, or personal technical projects.
  • Foundational understanding of software, data, cloud, systems, or application architecture concepts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and ask thoughtful questions.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new technologies, tools, technical domains, and concepts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with careful attention to detail.
  • Ability to organize complex technical information and produce clear, accurate documentation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, receive feedback, and contribute constructively.
  • Self-motivated approach to investigating unfamiliar problems, seeking guidance when appropriate, and following assignments through to completion.
  • Professional communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in customer-facing environments with evolving requirements and priorities.
  • Familiarity with Python, SQL, Java, or another programming language is a plus.
  • Exposure to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, or other cloud platforms is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of APIs, databases, data pipelines, data modeling, or distributed systems is beneficial.
  • Exposure to Databricks, Apache Spark, Tableau, Git, or comparable technologies is a plus.
  • Interest in federal technology modernization, defense health, secure data environments, or regulated technology is desirable.
  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts or LLM-based tools is advantageous.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required due to client requirements.
  • An active DoW Secret clearance or higher is required.
  • Ability to work remotely within the continental United States, with periodic travel as required.

  Benefits:

  • Fully remote position within the continental United States.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • All federal holidays off.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Company-sponsored life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Professional development opportunities, including training, certifications, and conferences.
  • Paid cloud developer accounts.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Access to office-related perks, including parking or metro reimbursement, coffee, and lunches where applicable.
  • Annual company events, including social, technical, and community-focused activities.
  • Access to professional and sporting event tickets.
  • Opportunity to develop broad expertise across cloud architecture, data platforms, cybersecurity, integration, and enterprise technology.
  • Opportunity to contribute to an important federal health modernization mission while working alongside experienced technical professionals.