Solution Architect

VMD Corp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Technical Solution Architect to support business development and sales teams in securing new opportunities. You will bridge complex technical solutions with customer needs, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the sales cycle.

Responsibilities include leading discovery sessions, crafting architectures, developing proposals, and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with client requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical proposal development in response to government RFPs.
• Hands-on experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) in government environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, and continuous delivery in federal IT programs.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced proposal environment with overlapping deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions and craft solution architectures.
• Develop technical proposals and ensure solutions are scalable and secure.
• Present technical solutions to government evaluators and internal leadership.
• Translate business objectives into cloud-based solutions and APIs.

Skills

Solution architecture

Customer-facing

Pre-sales support

Agile/SAFe

Cloud architecture

DevSecOps

Java/Python/.NET/Node.js

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

GCP

Jenkins / GitLab CI / GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Xcelerate solutions is seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Technical Solution Architect to support our business development and sales teams in securing new opportunities. This role bridges the gap between complex technical solutions and customer business needs, serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a consultative approach to solution development. You will lead technical discovery sessions, craft solution architectures, develop technical proposals, and ensure that proposed solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile & Delivery Alignment:
• Architect solutions that enable Agile and SAFe-aligned delivery, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and metrics-driven reporting.
• Integrate technical architecture with Agile program structures (Product Owners, Scrum Teams, PI Planning, etc.).
• Ensure solution readiness for MVP and incremental deliveries per Agile Acquisition Frameworks (e.g., TechFAR, Digital Services Playbook)
• Cloud & DevSecOps Expertise:
• Design cloud-native and hybrid architectures using AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or GCP in compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and agency‑specific controls.
• Incorporate Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), and containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Define and implement DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing frameworks across development and staging environments.
• Solution Development & Capture Support:
• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and modular solution architectures aligned to solicitation requirements and government enterprise environments.
• Serve as lead technical writer and architect for RFPs, RFIs, white papers, and oral presentations.
• Conduct customer discovery sessions and produce compliance-driven artifacts such as system architecture diagrams, technical volumes, and basis of estimates (BOEs).
• Participate in solutioning sessions, color team reviews, and technical strategy workshops with capture/proposal teams.
• Present technical solutions to government evaluators and internal leadership during orals and solution walkthroughs.
• Translate business and mission objectives into technical solutions using cloud services, microservices, and APIs.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience leading or contributing to technical proposal development, especially in response to government RFPs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of experience in a solution architecture, software engineering, or pre-sales technical role supporting federal agencies.
• Demonstrated experience architecting enterprise‑grade applications using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, .NET Core, Node.js).
• Hands‑on experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in government environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, and continuous delivery in federal IT programs.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast‑paced proposal environment with overlapping deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Certifications such as:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or SAFe Agilist
• Security+ or CISSP
• Familiarity with federal systems development lifecycles (SDLCs) and compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800‑53, CMMC, 508 compliance).
• Experience supporting agencies such as DHS, DoD, DoJ, DoS

About Xcelerate Solutions

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest‑growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.