Associate Solutions Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development of data and technology solutions across cloud, on-premises, and government-hosted settings.

• Collaborate with architects and engineers to convert mission requirements into technical specifications and designs.

• Record existing systems, data flows, integrations, limitations, and opportunities for modernization.

• Generate and maintain architecture diagrams, interface documentation, decision logs, and other technical resources.

• Investigate technologies and technical methodologies, summarizing their advantages, risks, and trade-offs.

• Implement reference architectures, integration patterns, technical standards, and engineering practices.

• Engage in technical discovery sessions, design discussions, demonstrations, and meetings with customers.

• Work with Data Engineers and Technical Leads to ensure that implementation aligns with solution designs.

• Convey technical concepts, progress updates, inquiries, and suggestions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Act as a reliable technical partner for 540 and cultivate trusted relationships with customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.

• 0-3 years of pertinent professional experience.

• Basic understanding of concepts related to software, data, cloud, systems, or application architecture.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Willingness and eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, domains, and technical concepts.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Proficient in organizing technical information and producing clear, precise documentation.

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration, accept feedback, and contribute within a multidisciplinary team.

• Initiative to explore unfamiliar issues, seek assistance, and see work through to completion.

• Capacity to function professionally in a customer-facing role while managing changing requirements and priorities.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Active Department of Workforce (DoW) Secret clearance or higher.

• Remote work available within the continental United States.

• Occasional travel may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible PTO plus all federal holidays off.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.

• 401k plan with employer matching contributions.

• Company-sponsored life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development, including training, certifications, and conferences.

• Paid cloud developer accounts provided.

• Referral bonuses offered.

• Headquarters office perks, such as parking/metro reimbursement, nitro coffee, and lunches.

• Annual social events, including 540 Week, hackathons, charity golf tournaments, and more.

• Access to tickets for 540’s Washington Capitals and Nationals games.