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*Work with Progression, Inc. get your application bumped to the front of the line* Solutions Architect Washington, D.C Fully Remote $150k 185k MUST: Experienced Solutions Architect 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles 5+ years Solutions Architecture, Cloud Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture. 5 years expertise in modern software architectures, containerized environments, and cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructures. Deep understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, and event-driven systems Extensive experience with cloud-native development and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, EKS). Proficiency in DevSecOps automation, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and Infrastructure as Code. Proficiency with data pipelines, data integration, ETL processes, data governance principles, and data security best practices Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL database technologies and data warehousing solutions. Security-focused mindset, ensuring compliance with customer and industry cloud security frameworks and best practices. Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into business value. Ability to lead diverse technical teams, prioritize tasks, and drive projects to completion. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is a plus DUTIES: Define technical roadmaps and oversee the seamless transition of awarded contracts from pre-sales to operational execution, ensuring alignment with client expectations. Provide architectural governance to ensure solutions adhere to customer requirements, industry best practices, and compliance/regulatory standards. Lead the architecture and design of innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that leverage modern software technologies and align to Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles. Develop cloud-native architectures tailored for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments. Design and lead implementation of robust data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and storage. Evaluate and recommend data storage solutions based on customer use cases and data. Drive modernization efforts, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, APIs, and serverless architectures. Act as the primary technical advisor to clients, understanding their business challenges and translating them into effective, high-value solutions. Lead technical discussions during pre-sales and post-sales engagements, ensuring clear communication of solution benefits and implementation plans. Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring high customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and operations teams to align solutions with business objectives and technical feasibility. Engineering & Operational Excellence Champion the adoption of DevSecOps best practices, ensuring automation across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including CI/CD pipelines, testing, monitoring, and deployment. Promote infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation for scalable and repeatable deployments. Define and enforce security, compliance, and governance frameworks for cloud and hybrid solutions. Establish robust documentation, technology sustainment strategies, and continuous process improvement plans. Leadership & Strategic Innovation Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring solution feasibility, scalability, and performance optimization. • Progression Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.* #INDPRO

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