Solutions Architect (Senior)

Company: SAIC
Location: Reston
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

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Job ID: 2013410

Location: RESTON, VA, United States

Date Posted: Aug 18, 2020

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Enterprise Architect

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

SAIC Federal is looking for a Solutions Architect (Senior) within a US government contract to support a Cloud based System using AWS tools and technology that is on the forefront of modern Agile best practices.

Potential for Remote/Virtual work (on site work required on a "needs" basis).

SAIC will develop an as-serverless-as-possible solution using React.js-based static end-user applications served through AWS S3 and made available to end users through the AWS Content Distribution Network (CDN), CloudFront. SAIC will deliver mission services supporting those applications with AWS Lambda functions and other AWS managed services such as databases, messaging, batch processing, and e-mail.

As Solution Architect, the candidate will provide product teams with technical guidance, develop architecture, and design artifacts for the end to end solution. Additionally, this role will have responsibilities to foster technology innovation, identify opportunities for technical efficiencies, create and modify best practices and communicate those to the appropriate technical stakeholders. This positon will bridge the gaps between complex business problems and solutions in the cloud, while working with other members of the technology team, including DevOps engineers and developers, to ensure that the right technology or technologies are being built. The Solutions Architect provide hands-on guidance and oversight in architecting, designing, and developing applications for the AWS Cloud.

Requirements:

· Experience designing and building high performance systems with scalability, availability, fault-tolerance, monitoring and serviceability.

· Experience in leading the design of multi-discipline system solution architecture that meets business and technical requirement.

· Expert-level skills in defining, designing and developing distributed and scalable products and services in AWS.

· Experience architecting, engineering, and implementing Cloud based enterprise IT solutions.

· Experience in AWS services such as, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, Cloud watch and Data pipeline.

· Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda and a strong understanding of applicable use cases.

· Solid experience with Cloud native tools.

· Good understanding of scripting languages, such as Python.

· Good understanding of designing REST based APIs to expose and consume services.

· Experience with Agile & DevSecOps methodologies.

· Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline principles.

· Experience in Agile Requirements Definition through collaborate with clients to define requirements and translate them into user stories. Add vision to the project along the way.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· Eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

· AWS certifications.

· Bachelor's degree and 9 years' professional experience or equivalent education in solution architecture experience

· Within the 9 years of experience, 2+ years of AWS implantation experience

· Excellent oral and written communication, customer service, and negotiation skills, with the ability to interface with a diverse set of clients, both technical and executive.

· Ability to take initiative and pro-actively drive processes and deadlines

Nice to Have:

· Familiarity with other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc.

· Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay careful attention to detail.

· Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing.

· Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor team members in Agile methodologies.

· U.S. Citizen.

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission solutions. Using our expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has pro forma annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom . For SAIC benefits information, see Working at SAIC . EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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