Lead Solutions Architect

Constellation Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) contribution

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Constellation seeks a Lead Solutions Architect to own end-to-end delivery across automation and full-stack initiatives. You will guide architecture, direct engineering workstreams, and ensure solutions align with client mission needs.

Focus areas include React/Spring Boot web apps and Python data/ETL processes, delivering high quality, scalable results. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software engineering or solution architecture, cloud experience (AWS/Azure), and strong client-facing

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, or solution architecture.
• Experience leading architecture for front-end and back-end systems.
• Cloud-based (AWS/Azure) solutions leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural oversight and technical direction across teams delivering full-stack applications.
• Translate client requirements into actionable designs and define system architecture.
• Serve as primary technical interface with stakeholders and guide decision-making.

Skills

React

Java/Spring

AWS/Azure

RESTful APIs

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Spring Boot

Job description

Pay: $155,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Lead Solutions Architect (Hybrid)

Constellation seeks a Lead Solutions Architect to provide end-to-end ownership of technical product delivery across automation and full-stack development initiatives. This role is responsible for guiding architecture, directing engineering workstreams, and ensuring solutions align with client mission needs and program objectives. The Lead Solutions Architect works closely with developers and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions, oversee execution across React/Spring Boot web-based applications and Python data/ETL processes, and drive informed decision-making throughout the delivery lifecycle. This position serves as the primary technical authority in client engagements, providing clear direction, presenting solutions, and ensuring delivery quality, performance, and accountability across teams.

Core Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide architectural oversight and technical direction across teams developing full-stack applications (React, Spring Boot) and Python-based automations. Validate engineering approaches, enforce best practices, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Solution Architecture: Translate complex client requirements into clear, actionable technical designs. Lead solutioning sessions and define system architecture and automated processes in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary technical interface with stakeholders. Present solutions, guide decision-making, and manage trade-offs to ensure alignment with mission and program objectives.
• Delivery Oversight: Oversee execution across technical workstreams, managing priorities, risks, and escalations. Identify and resolve technical challenges early to maintain delivery timelines and quality.

The ideal candidate must have the following experience, background, and credentials:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, or solution architecture with proven experience in front-end development using React and backend ecosystems such as Java/Spring or similar enterprise-grade languages.
• Proven experience leading system architecture and delivering scalable, cloud-based (AWS/Azure) solutions, as well as leading teams delivering web applications and/or automations.
• Experience overseeing cross-functional engineering teams (backend, frontend, data), including providing mentorship and guidance to team members on code reviews and design approach.
• Strong client-facing skills, including presenting technical solutions and driving decision-making
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, React component design and common component libraries, and secure web development practices.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Be a U.S. citizen able to pass a background investigation by the client agency. DHS clearance with CBP/ICE, or DoD Top-Secret preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting federal programs or working in regulated environments
• Background in product ownership or technical product management.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Job Type:

Full-time

Work Location:

Hybrid (Washington, DC)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) contribution
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• Employee assistance program
• Work-life balance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires U.S. citizenship. Are you a U.S. citizen currently residing in the U.S?
• Do you hold a DHS or DOD clearance?