Senior Cloud Platform Architect & Engineering Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Platform Architect and Engineering Lead to design and deliver cloud-based architectures for Public Health data modernization in the United States. You will lead a team of engineers, shape strategy, and drive advanced cloud initiatives across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

The role requires hands-on technical leadership, strong security practices, and collaboration with product teams and stakeholders to meet client needs and governance standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, design, or technical architecture.
• 7+ years of software development using Python, Dotnet, or Java.
• Experience leading technical teams of 20+ engineers and client-facing roles.
• Experience deploying solutions in AWS and hybrid cloud environments with governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud solutions for Public Health data modernization.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to inform strategy and ensure standards.
• Recommend tools and solutions based on current environments and governance requirements.
• Mentor the team and drive projects forward while keeping releases on track and secure.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Python

Dotnet

Java

AWS

Hybrid cloud

IaaS

Shell scripting

Gen‑AI tools

Team leadership

Client-facing

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Codex

Claude Code

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Platform Architect and Engineering Lead to design and deliver cloud-based architectures for Public Health data modernization in the United States. You will lead a team of engineers, shape strategy, and drive advanced cloud initiatives across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

The role requires hands-on technical leadership, strong security practices, and collaboration with product teams and stakeholders to meet client needs and governance standards.