Solutions Architect

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

Solutions Architect

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Appropriate Technologies, Business, Communication, Teamwork

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design, manage, and deliver and improved user experience for all members of our software development team. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of CI/CD tools and processes, source code management, microservices hosting and deployment, databases, AI tools, Jira, Confluence, Qmetry, GitLab, and testing frameworks like ReadyAPI and Playwright. The role will involve delivering a platform hosted on AWS and will require strong strategic planning, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap to enhance the development platform that includes CI/CD tools, source code repositories, Kubernetes, databases, AI tools, Jira, Confluence, Qmetry, GitLab, and testing frameworks.
• Design and implement a scalable, secure, and robust architecture hosted on AWS to support our developers and testers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead the implementation of the strategic plan, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and testing teams to optimize the use of tools and technologies.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of the current development platform, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Ensure seamless integration of various tools and technologies within the development platform.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continually enhance the platform.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and operations, to ensure holistic and integrated solutions.
• Establish best practices and standards for development, deployment, and maintenance of the platform.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in a solution architect role or similar.
• Proven experience with AWS and its services.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools, such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, and AWS Code Pipeline
• Proficiency with source code repositories, including GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with databases, AI tools, and testing frameworks like Playwright.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Qmetry.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Preferable Skills:

• Certification in AWS Solutions Architect or similar.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices.
• Experience in leading agile teams and understanding agile methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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