Solution Architect, Lead
About The Position
As a Lead Solution Architect at Booz Allen, you will define and drive the end-to-end architecture for modernizing an analysis platform for an intelligence domain. You will lead the design of containerized, cloud-ready systems with automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for both standalone and distributed environments. This role focuses on building a modern analysis ecosystem that integrates scientific computing, web technologies, and enterprise data platforms. You will work across engineering and stakeholder teams to translate complex analytical workflows into robust, production-grade software solutions using modern architecture patterns, DevSecOps practices, and AI-assisted development tools.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams and defining architecture standards
- Experience leading the modernization of legacy systems into Python-based platforms
- Experience designing CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments
- Experience with React and Node.js for full-stack web applications
- Experience with PostgreSQL for relational data design and optimization
- Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM
Nice To Haves
- Experience building standalone and cloud-native applications
- Experience in Python for application development and scientific computing
- Experience in modeling and simulation, or algorithm-heavy systems
- Experience with DevSecOps, observability, and Infrastructure-as-Code
- Experience with AI‑augmented development workflows or agentic tools
- Master’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Define architecture for remote sensing platform modernization.
- Design scalable, containerized systems with CI/CD automation.
- Lead the development of standalone and cloud-deployable applications.
- Architect data solutions using PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
- Guide engineering teams on design, implementation, and best practices.
- Ensure systems meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
Benefits
- health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
- paid leave
- professional development
- tuition assistance
- work-life programs
- dependent care
- recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
