Lead Cloud-Native Solution Architect: Modernization & AI

Karsun Solutions; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Karsun Solutions seeks a Lead Solution Architect to drive modernization of legacy applications to cloud-native, microservices-based solutions. You will lead architecture, guide teams, and evangelize AI-assisted development tools while aligning with federal security requirements.

You will collaborate with data, security, and SRE groups to deliver scalable, compliant architectures, build consensus across stakeholders, and mentor staff on modern development practices.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 15+ years of software architecture and development experience.
• 7+ years designing and implementing microservices, RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• 5+ years cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP); containers and serverless.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate a multi-year technical vision and modernization roadmap.
• Design and implement cloud-native architectures using microservices and API-first design.
• Lead design reviews, proofs-of-concept, and architecture governance.
• Champion AI-assisted development tools and modern DevSecOps practices.
• Collaborate with data, security, and SRE teams to ensure compliant, scalable solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Python/Java

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

APIs design

Job description

Karsun Solutions seeks a Lead Solution Architect to drive modernization of legacy applications to cloud-native, microservices-based solutions. You will lead architecture, guide teams, and evangelize AI-assisted development tools while aligning with federal security requirements.

You will collaborate with data, security, and SRE groups to deliver scalable, compliant architectures, build consensus across stakeholders, and mentor staff on modern development practices.