Solutions Architect

Maximus; Springfield (MO); Remote; USD 88,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of technology solutions that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud-based applications, along with proven experience in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. This role entails providing technical leadership, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring the highest quality of software solutions. Reporting to the engineering team, this position offers the opportunity to shape innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and time off

Qualifications

• 4+ years as an engineer, architect, or solution architect.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Experience with SDLC, PDLC, Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain architecture for solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the SDLC.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

AWS

Azure

VMWare

Job description

Description & Requirements

We are looking for an experienced systems engineer with demonstrated success designing and developing solutions for complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. In addition, we are looking for an engineer with proven success leading systems management and integration functions for cloud-based applications and infrastructures.

The Solution Architect will play a critical role in defining and implementing technology solutions that align with our business objectives. This role requires an understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), and Agile Development methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and delivering complex software systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain architecture that guide the development and integration of solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the SDLC, ensuring best practices and standards are followed to meet business needs.
- Work closely with product managers, business analysts, business development and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality and performance of software solutions.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural designs, technical specifications, and project plans.

• Architectural Design: Develop and maintain architecture that guide the development and integration of solutions.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the SDLC, ensuring best practices and standards are followed to meet business needs.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, business development and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Solution Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality and performance of software solutions.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural designs, technical specifications, and project plans.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Due to program requirements, this position requires the ability obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Due to program requirements, this position requires US Citizenship.
• Broad experience with infrastructure and compute environments like AWS, Azure, VMWare. As well as SDLC, PDLC, and Agile methodologies
• Prior experience with government proposal leading solution development.
• Experience in designing and integrating complex systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Education requirement:

• University degree (BS) in a closely related field (Engineer, Computer Science)

Years of Required Work-Related Experience:

• 4+ years of experience as an engineer, architect, or solution architect. #techjobs

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

$88,740.00

Maximum Salary

$125,280.00

Compensation:
$88,740-$125,280 per year

Remote: Yes