Software Solutions Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions company is seeking a Solutions Architect to deliver architectural guidance and technical implementation for the Veterans Benefits Administration. This role involves designing AWS-based solutions and leading IT professionals to enhance claims processing for Veterans. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development and strong communication skills. Join us to make a significant impact on the lives of those who served.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software development and product delivery.
• 7+ years designing AWS cloud-based solutions.
• Ability to present to business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Identify solutions based on business and technical criteria.
• Lead a multi-disciplined IT team.
• Prepare presentation materials for stakeholders.

Skills

Software development experience

AWS cloud-based solutions

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description: Join GDIT where your work will improve outcomes for our Veterans. You will support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with a Veteran first vision to transform the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) with greater visibility into claims processing. Together, we’re building a future of fast, transparent claims, empowered teams, and striving for a zero backlog, directly supporting Veterans and making a real impact on the lives of those who served. This high-impact solution accelerates the delivery of benefits to Veterans and their families.

As the Solutions Architect, you will be entrusted to deliver business and technical architectural guidance to development teams encompassing both established and innovative products and services. Specifically, you will provide software and product architecture to achieve the desired business outcomes for VBA through incremental product delivery of Unified Claims Acceleration Platform (UCAP). You will be charged with defining milestone delivery and success metrics, and overseeing all facets of technical implementation of UCAP functional capability being developed and deployed.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies solutions based on business and technical criteria, and defines / implements solution designs and patterns in an AWS Cloud Environment
• Leads a multi-disciplined staff of IT professionals
• Ensures technical architecture teams deliver efficient and effective system solutions to support business goals and objectives
• Develops, enhances, and maintains established service design by applying process frameworks and methodologies
• Prepares technical presentations and analyst briefings
• Identifies customer requirements, analyzes alternatives, and conducts product recommendations related to software, platform, and network configurations
• Provides updates to stakeholders on solution milestones
• May serve as a team or task lead
• Utilize professional judgement, critical thinking skills and research to improve program processes and resolve issues affecting program performance
• Prepare ad hoc presentations and reports and present them to VA stakeholders
• Support change management activities that lead to success adoption of UCAP functionality being deployed and matured

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of software development, design and product experience related to the development and deployment of outcome-based functional capability
• 7+ years of direct experience designing and deploying AWS cloud-based managed service solution
• Must demonstrate the ability utilize critical thinking skills to resolve challenging issues related to resolving incorrect processing of pension claims
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to business leaders
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing technical presentations and/or writing and presenting business case and white papers

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans