Principle Slack Architect
About The Position
govSlackers is a boutique consulting and implementation firm helping government organizations modernize the way work gets done. We specialize in Slack-first, AI-enabled, and workflow-driven solutions that improve collaboration, accelerate decision-making, and drive measurable mission outcomes. Our team delivers end-to-end services across Slack Enterprise Grid, GovSlack, AI enablement, application integration, Salesforce, and custom bot development, partnering closely with federal agencies to design and implement scalable, secure solutions. We don’t just deploy tools—we transform how organizations operate. ROLE OVERVIEW govSlackers is seeking a highly experienced Principal Slack Architect to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-scale Slack and AI-enabled solutions across our Public Sector clients. This is a technical leadership role responsible for shaping solution architecture, guiding complex implementations, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines deep Slack platform expertise, enterprise architecture experience, a strong understanding of public sector environments and compliance requirements, and familiarity with emerging AI technologies and their application in enterprise collaboration.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or platform engineering
- Deep expertise with Slack (Enterprise Grid, GovSlack, Slack APIs, Deno, development platform)
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale collaboration platforms and integrations
- Strong understanding of public sector environments, compliance, and security frameworks
- Experience leading technical teams and advising executive stakeholders
- Slack platform architecture, administration, and API ecosystem
- Experience with workflow automation, integrations, and microservices architectures
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Suite, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and similar enterprise platforms
- Experience with AI/ML integrations, conversational interfaces, or autonomous agents
- Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
- Must-have proficiency with AI tools for development (e.g., Claude Code, Codex) and for aggregating information, speeding up delivery, and solutioning (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Slackbot).
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting federal agencies or GovSlack implementations
- Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or enterprise integration
- Certifications in Slack (Administrator, Consultant and Developer), AWS/Azure, or enterprise architecture frameworks
- Experience building or scaling digital collaboration strategies at enterprise level
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and architecture of enterprise Slack environments, including Slack Enterprise Grid and GovSlack deployments
- Define scalable architectures for multi-workspace strategies, governance models, and secure collaboration frameworks
- Architect integrations across systems (e.g., Microsoft 365 Suite, Salesforce, ServiceNow, custom APIs, data platforms, SQL)
- Design and oversee development of custom Slack apps, bots, and AI-driven workflows.
- Architect solutions aligned with FedRAMP, DoD, and government security requirements and infrastructure
- Guide clients on secure implementation of GovSlack environments and cross-agency collaboration
- Ensure solutions meet compliance, data governance, and operational requirements
- Serve as a senior technical advisor to government executives and program leaders
- Translate mission needs into technical solutions that improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery
- Lead workshops, architecture reviews, and executive briefings
- Contribute to thought leadership around modern government collaboration, AI, and digital transformation
- Partner with Program Managers and delivery teams to ensure successful execution of complex engagements
- Provide technical oversight across multiple projects, ensuring quality and consistency
- Mentor engineers, architects, and consultants on Slack best practices and emerging technologies
- Drive innovation in AI enablement, automation, and digital HQ strategies within Slack
- Define reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices for govSlackers solutions
- Stay ahead of emerging capabilities across Slack, AI, and enterprise collaboration platforms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
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