Solutions Technical Lead

SAIC • Flexwork, TX

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About The Position

The Solution Technical Lead is the day-to-day technical authority embedded within product/scrum teams, responsible for translating architecture and engineering direction into executable sprint-level delivery. This role bridges the gap between enterprise architecture, engineering execution, and DevSecOps operations — ensuring technical quality, integration compliance, and delivery velocity across assigned products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field and 13 years of relevant experience
• 7+ years of technical experience in software development and systems integration, with at least 2 years in a technical lead role on federal programs
• Demonstrated experience with SAFe Agile, DevSecOps, and hybrid SDLC methodologies
• Proficiency with approved development and collaboration tools (GitHub, Jira, ServiceNow)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, VAEC) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Familiarity with VA enterprise systems and integration patterns (FHIR, REST APIs, ESB/EAI, VistA, Oracle Health EHR)
• Knowledge of VA TRM, ATO/A&A processes, and VA DevSecOps Release Framework
• Strong communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for VA stakeholders and non-technical audiences
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

Nice To Haves

• SAFe Architect (ARCH)
• SAFe Agilist (SA)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist or Architect in OpenShift
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Azure Solutions Architect
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned products, guiding teams through build planning, sprint execution, and release activities
• Lead solution architecture planning and execution for assigned products, creating and maintaining Solution Architecture Packages including business, systems, application, and data architectures
• Develop AS-IS and TO-BE Architecture Models for specific products using VA-prescribed formats (DoDAF, UAF); update each release
• Define solution-level roadmaps and maintain product-specific data models
• Guide product team execution by maintaining requirements, updating solutions, and ensuring alignment to planned KPIs during PI execution
• Oversee interface development and integration control, including ICR registration and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for new integrations
• Ensure automated build and CI/CD pipeline capabilities are operational and compliant with VA TRM-approved tools
• Support ATO maintenance by ensuring all security scanning, remediations, and A&A artifact updates are incorporated into build planning timelines
• Provide technical leadership for Tier II/III troubleshooting and sustainment support
• Collaborate with the Enterprise/Solution Architect to ensure product-level work aligns with the HELM-wide SAFe Architectural Runway
• Support PI Planning, backlog refinement, and requirements elaboration; decompose Epics into Features and User Stories
• Provide technical input to Requirements Analysis Proposals (RAPs) including LOE estimates, skill set recommendations, and risk identification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior