Technical Lead/Solution Architect

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Technical Lead / Solution Architect in the United States. This role is a senior technical leadership position responsible for architecting, guiding, and delivering large-scale federal IT systems that support mission-critical communications and data management platforms. You will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across software, DevSecOps, QA, and infrastructure functions, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality delivery across complex environments. Operating within a highly regulated federal context, you will define architectural direction, oversee end-to-end solution delivery, and ensure compliance with security, accessibility, and governance standards. This position blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight, requiring strong collaboration with government stakeholders and internal program leadership. You will play a key role in shaping engineering practices, driving DevSecOps maturity, and ensuring production stability across nationwide systems. This is a remote-first role with periodic on-site engagement in the National Capital Region.
• Accountabilities: Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary engineering organization including software engineers, systems engineers, DevSecOps teams, QA, database specialists, and technical writers. Own the end-to-end technical architecture, health, and performance of enterprise-scale platforms supporting federal communications and data management systems. Direct Operations & Maintenance activities, including defect resolution, system upgrades, reporting, and platform stability enhancements. Lead the full systems engineering lifecycle for enhancements, from requirements and design through development, testing, deployment, and post-release support. Define and enforce architectural standards, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant system design aligned with federal frameworks. Oversee CI/CD pipelines, including source control strategy, build automation, automated testing, and security scanning integration. Guide large-scale data modernization initiatives, including database migrations and business intelligence platform transformations. Ensure cybersecurity compliance in collaboration with security teams, including ATO support, STIG hardening, POA&Ms, and vulnerability remediation. Lead Agile Release Train execution using SAFe or hybrid Agile/DevSecOps methodologies across multiple delivery teams. Present technical updates and architecture decisions in Program Management Reviews, Engineering Boards, and federal governance forums. Provide 24/7 support oversight for critical incidents and lead root cause analysis for production issues. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field. 8+ years of progressive IT engineering and delivery experience. 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-team software engineering organizations in a federal IT environment. Strong background in solution architecture, systems engineering, and enterprise platform delivery. Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment workflows. Experience leading large-scale database systems (Oracle, SQL Server) and data migration initiatives. Proven experience with BI/analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, COGNOS) at enterprise scale. Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-53, ATO processes, STIGs, POA&Ms). Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG 2.0) and federal compliance requirements. Experience operating within SAFe or other scaled Agile delivery models. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage technical and executive audiences. U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain or maintain DHS Public Trust clearance. Benefits: Competitive compensation aligned with experience and federal market benchmarks. Fully remote work model with flexibility and work-life balance support. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match options. Paid time off, holidays, and family-friendly leave policies including parental leave. Professional development and continuous learning opportunities. Employee recognition programs and performance feedback culture. Wellness and employee assistance programs supporting mental and physical health. Exposure to mission-critical federal programs with high technical impact and visibility.
• How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
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