Solutions Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary technical authority for solution architecture concerning data quality, remediation, automation, and AI-driven initiatives.

• Transform DET root-cause analysis into scalable solution designs that incorporate rules-based fixes, remediation strategies, AI functionalities, workflow modifications, and field-driven requirements.

• Create and uphold architectural standards, models, patterns, and reference designs across ERTs.

• Supervise the technical integration of data pipelines, automation scripts, AI/ML models, dashboards, and validation tools.

• Ensure that technical solutions adhere to DHS privacy, security, and records management protocols.

• Direct design reviews throughout the CARE lifecycle phases, confirming feasibility, scalability, dependencies, security, and sustainability.

• Collaborate with data engineers, AI strategists, developers, law enforcement subject matter experts (SMEs), and quality assurance teams.

• Recognize opportunities for workflow enhancements, system upgrades, and enterprise-level architectural modifications.

• Evaluate the impacts of system or process alterations on data architecture, integrations, and downstream reporting.

• Assist in developing training datasets, remediation logic, and validation practices for AI-enabled solutions.

• Generate documentation such as sequence diagrams, architecture briefs, system mappings, interface specifications, and implementation guidelines.

• Offer technical leadership during backlog refinement and prioritize DETs based on dependencies, feasibility, and architecture.

• Track emerging technologies and suggest updates to architectural frameworks, toolsets, and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• At least 8 years of experience in solution architecture, systems design, data architecture, or enterprise integration within complex technical settings.

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), ETL/ELT pipelines, microservices, REST APIs, and security-oriented architectures.

• Experience in supporting data-centric operational systems, preferably in law enforcement or other mission-critical governmental environments.

• Proficiency with contemporary data and development toolsets (SQL, Python, Databricks, UiPath, Spark, Git, CI/CD pipelines, etc.).

• Outstanding communication skills, with experience in briefing both technical and executive-level stakeholders.

• Proven ability to document architectures, manage system dependencies, design workflows, and lead cross-functional technical workstreams.

• Experience working within DHS, ICE, or similar environments is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plans with employer matching.

• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.

• Flexible work arrangements and a positive work-life balance.