Solution Architect - Technical Lead
steampunk · Virginia
📍 McLean, VA💰 $112,000 to $225,000via icimsPosted 2026-08-10
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Overview
As a Solution Architect, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice evaluating, identifying, and developing complex software solutions using cloud-native services, APIs, and micros-service solutions. We are looking for candidates with experience writing software using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.
Contributions
Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems
Understand the needs of stakeholders and convey this to other developers
Write and debug code for innovative software solutions
Troubleshoot software quality, security and reliability issues
Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
Automate unit and functional tests
Test and examine code written by others and analyzing results
Evaluate, identify and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and ‘fixes’
Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)
Document software code, features, and training guides
Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems
Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided
Qualifications
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in an IT field OR Bachelor's degree in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
8 Years of experience with Java / React
8 Years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
8 Years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript)
5 Years of experience with one or more clouds (I.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)
5 Years of experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI, TravisCI
Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
Experience implementing automated testing frameworks including unit testing
Preferred:
Certifications:
AWS Cloud Practitioner
AWS Solution Architect Professional
Azure Developer Associate
5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
About steampunk
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,000 to $225,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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