Solutions Architect

Coforma • North Bethesda, MD

7d • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a systems-thinking, detail-oriented, and multidisciplinary Solutions Architect to join our growing, distributed team at Coforma.

Solutions Architects are critical members of our multidisciplinary Growth team that contribute to the vision and strategy of our proposals from a technical and engineering perspective. In this role, you'll work with cross-functional teams at Coforma across engineering, design, product, and growth as well as directly with clients and external stakeholders throughout the solicitation lifecycle. You'll help ensure that Coforma's capabilities, values, strategies, and proposals lead to successful outcomes for our clients and end users.

This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication and presentations skills. You'll support our technical teams and will contribute to our mission to create compelling and innovative digital services. You'll focus on early-stage ideation and concept delivery through written proposals, oral presentations, and technical evaluations, often navigating ambiguity to help develop custom solutions that meet our clients' needs and goals.

If you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services, then Coforma is a great company for you.

$174,399.60 to $187,006.80 Annual Salary + Benefits + Growth Potential
Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:
Tier 1 - $174,399.60: Meets minimum qualification and experience requirements. Will need additional guidance and training beyond onboarding to perform key responsibilities of the role.
Tier 2 - $181,543.68: Experienced and fully competent. Will be able to independently perform key responsibilities of the role once onboarding is completed.
Tier 3 - $187,006.80: Highly experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.
To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.

This is a US-based remote position open to applicants in the states listed below. Some travel may be required.

To ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our People team works to open up hiring in additional states.
Arizona
California
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience leading and working with technical teams across Product, Design, Research, and Engineering in agile environments (experience in digital services supporting federal contracts strongly preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience creating and delivering demos, presentations, proposals, architecture diagrams, and products in a digital modernization and technology setting
• Experience responding to federal and state requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs) and leading working sessions with multidisciplinary teams to achieve creative solutions to solicitations, engage in thoughtful trade-off negotiations, and enable team members to align behind a selected strategy
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures
• In-depth knowledge of web technologies, microservices, API design, and integration patterns
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Experience building and implementing innovative AI solutions
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including encryption, authentication, and authorization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to nurture relationships to help drive prioritization across multiple projects and create ecosystems of success
• Full-time resident of the contiguous United States (must be legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multiple software development lifecycles and methodologies such as Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
• Experience leading technical teams in code challenges
• Expertise in the delivery of digital services from idea to implementation with both internal and external audiences
• Familiarity with federal government standards and regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508)
• Expertise in key modern digital services capabilities such as agile software development, human-centered design, product management, DevOps (including CI/CD), API design and implementation, microservices, etc.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across Coforma to conduct technical reviews of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and supporting solicitation materials to understand requirements and objectives and document risks and mitigation strategies to incorporate into our solutions
• Translate digital services requirements into actionable technical architectures, diagrams, and blueprints aligned with project priorities, risk, and total cost of ownership
• Contribute to the development of proposals and presentations in support of opportunities being pursued by defining technical solutions, coordinating with the assigned Coforma Proposal Manager in solutioning efforts and taking part in the delivery of presentations to government clients
• Support product teams in all solicitation-related activities such as design and code challenges, technical presentations, oral presentations, etc.
• Design and architect end-to-end solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices in digital services, ensuring technical feasibility, scalability, and security while highlighting Coforma’s unique capabilities and differentiators
• Develop technical roadmaps and provide strategic guidance to ensure alignment with organizational goals and client needs
• Lead the evaluation and selection of technology stacks, tools, and frameworks that best suit a solicitation’s stated requirements
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert in the development of client and market penetration strategies by analyzing and designing solutions to meet target client requirements and objectives, staying up to date on public sector trends and the latest innovations
• Mentor and guide our teams (Growth, Design and Research, Engineering, Product, and Project Management) on systems thinking and solutions architecture to foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence through creative strategies aligned to active solicitations
• Assist in transition management during contract start-up, providing technical solution consulting as well as supporting other client-facing requirements as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed