Solutions Architect / Lead Developer

BLN24; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BLN24 is seeking a Solutions Architect / Lead Developer to support CFPB RegTech platforms, including HMDA and the Small Business Lending Data System. This hybrid/on-site role requires strong architectural leadership and hands-on Scala/Akka development.

You will drive system design, backlogs, and acceptance criteria while mentoring engineers and coordinating with CFPB teams to meet FISMA Moderate and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 13+ years of progressive software engineering and architecture experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on Scala and Akka development.
• Experience designing event-driven, cloud-native microservices at scale.
• Prior experience with regulatory data systems (CFPB, FDIC, OCC, SEC, etc.).
• Experience with Cassandra or AWS Keyspaces.
• Familiarity with Kafka in production.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• FedRAMP or FISMA Moderate environments and ATO processes.
• Experience with Login.gov or equivalent federal auth frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and technical direction across all five BPA task areas.
• Govern the solution backlog, define Definition of Ready, and own architecture reviews.
• Translate CFPB regulatory changes into technical specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Mentor back-end, full-stack, and DevOps engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Serve as primary technical interface with CFPB's Technology and Innovation Office.
• Ensure all deliverables meet FISMA Moderate, Section 508, and acceptance standards.

Skills

Scala

Akka

Kafka

Cassandra

AWS Keyspaces

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

CI/CD

PySpark

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Scala

Akka

Cloud-native microservices

FedRAMP/FISMA

Login.gov

Job description

Job Title: Solutions Architect / Lead Developer (Hybrid/On-Site)

Location: McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Company: BLN24

About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us

BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Position Overview

BLN24 is seeking a Solutions Architect / Lead Developer to support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Regulatory Technology (RegTech) platforms, including the HMDA Platform and the Small Business Lending Data Collection System. This is a Key Personnel role on a federal BPA supporting a FISMA Moderate, cloud-native regulatory environment. The Solutions Architect will lead system design, govern the technical backlog, and serve as the primary engineering decision-maker across all task areas. This rore requires 4+ years of hands-on Scala and Akka (reactive/actor-model, non-blocking I/O, CQRS) development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and technical direction across all five BPA task areas
• Govern the solution backlog, define Definition of Ready, and own architecture/product reviews
• Translate CFPB regulatory change into technical specifications and acceptance criteria
• Mentor back-end, full-stack, and DevOps engineers and conduct code reviews
• Serve as primary technical interface with CFPB's Technology and Innovation Office
• Ensure all deliverables meet FISMA Moderate, Section 508, and FFP acceptance standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 13+ years of progressive software engineering and architecture experience
• 4+ years of hands-on Scala and Akka (reactive/actor-model, non-blocking I/O, CQRS) development
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating event-driven, cloud-native microservices at scale
• Prior experience with HMDA, Regulation C, Section 1071/ECOA, or comparable regulatory data collection systems at a financial regulatory agency such as CFPB, FDIC, OCC, SEC, FHFA, FRB, or NCUA
• Experience with Cassandra or AWS Keyspaces for distributed, high-availability data storage
• Familiarity with Kafka event streaming in a production environment
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and CI/CD pipeline design
• Demonstrated proficiency in FedRAMP or FISMA Moderate environments, including ATO processes
• Experience with Login.gov or comparable federal identity/authentication frameworks (or Python/PySpark with AWS-native distributed-systems experience considered equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct CFPB engagement or familiarity with the HMDA Platform GitHub codebase (cfpb/hmda-platform)
• Experience with OMB M-24-10 AI governance documentation or responsible AI/ML deliverables
• Active or prior federal security clearance
• Master's degree in a technical field

What BLN24 Brings To The Game

• You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
• Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.