Solution Architect Lead

Engg; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 143,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

US Citizenship Required

Ability to obtain a governmentSecurity

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Solution Architect Lead to translate business and system requirements into Microsoft technical solutions and guide development teams in building enterprise-scale information systems.

The role oversees architecture implementations, enforces coding standards, and provides mentorship while collaborating with QA, DevOps, and Production Support to ensure smooth deployments and ongoing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical or scientific field.
• 10+ years of experience in Microsoft Tech Stack.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams in Agile environments.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building large-scale web and mobile applications using React.
• Experience with cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of software architecture implementations including integration points, data flows, and technical specifications.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to development standards across multiple teams.
• Provide technical guidance on design patterns, frameworks, and best practices.
• Review and approve technical designs, code quality, and testing approaches.
• Collaborate with Systems Architects to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead code reviews, architectural reviews, and provide mentorship to development team members.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide escalation support.
• Work closely with QA, DevOps, and Production Support teams to ensure successful deployment and maintenance of applications.
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for technology stack improvements.
• Provide daily supervision and direction to development staff.

Skills

Microsoft Tech Stack

Technical leadership

React

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

Architectural patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

You Are:

The Solution Architect Lead will translate business and system requirements into Microsoft technical solutions and lead development teams in building enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.

The Work:

• Oversee development of software architecture implementations including integration points, data flows, and technical specifications
• Ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to development standards across multiple teams
• Provide technical guidance on design patterns, frameworks, and best practices
• Review and approve technical designs, code quality, and testing approaches
• Collaborate with Systems Architects to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards
• Lead code reviews, architectural reviews, and provide mentorship to development team members
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide escalation support
• Work closely with QA, DevOps, and Production Support teams to ensure successful deployment and maintenance of applications.
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for technology stack improvements
• Provide daily supervision and direction to development staff

Here's What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical or scientific field
• 10+ years of experience in Microsoft Tech Stack
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams in Agile environments
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building large-scale web and mobile applications using React
• Experience with cloud platforms and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and principles

Bonus Points If:

• Advanced Degree 15+ years of industry experience
• Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
• Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
• Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent people management and relationship development skills
• In-depth knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and practices

The Extras:

• US Citizenship Required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $142,700 - $228,700 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affinjuctive Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.