AWS FrontEnd Solution Architect

Front-End Solutions Architect (AWS)

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IMPACT to spearhead the search for a visionary Front-End Solutions Architect (AWS) for a newly created position. This is a pivotal opportunity to join a dynamic team and directly influence the company’s next phase of growth. Employment for this position is contingent upon contract award (anticipated in Fall 2026), at which time the selected candidate will formally assume the role. If you are a strategic thinker ready to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

At Q2

IMPACT, we deliver innovative, high-impact cloud and technology solutions that support critical Department of Defense (DoD) missions. Our collaborative culture empowers technology professionals to bridge design and cloud engineering, simplifying complex workflows for end users. We foster a Dev Sec Ops  environment where security, user experience, and continuous improvement drive everything we build. Join our team to build modern digital experiences that directly strengthen defense operations and national security.

As the Front-End Solutions Architect, reporting directly to the Program Manager, your primary mission is to bridge the gap between user-centered visual interfaces and secure, compliant AWS cloud backends. You will establish enterprise-wide front-end architectural standards using AWS front-end framework tooling (such as AWS Amplify and modern JavaScript frameworks like React) and ensure the rapid delivery of high-performing, Section 508-compliant web applications within a secure Department of Defense (DoD) Dev Sec Ops  environment.

In this role, you will unify user-centered design with cloud architecture, serve as technical team lead and mentor for up to 4 software engineers, guide cross-functional development teams, and collaborate with partners to deliver mission-critical digital experiences across the program lifecycle. This position features an expected effort allocation of 80% to Architecture & Hands-On Delivery and 20% to Technical Leadership & Mentorship.

• Lead Architectural Strategy:
  Architect and design modern, responsive web applications leveraging AWS front-end frameworks and contemporary JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).

• Integrate AWS Cloud Services:
  Build secure, high-performance integrations between front-end applications and AWS cloud services, including AWS Amplify UI/App Sync, API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, S3, Cloud Front, and DynamoDB.

• Establish UI Standards & Governance:
  Define front-end architecture, coding conventions, reusable component libraries, and application design patterns to maintain enterprise-wide UI governance.

• Champion Accessibility & UX:
  Partner with UX designers to translate wireframes into intuitive user interfaces that strictly comply with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.

• Drive Dev Sec Ops  & Security Practices:
  Integrate front-end builds into automated CI/CD pipelines, embedding secure coding standards, Content Security Policies (CSP), secure token management, and static security testing (SAST).

• Provide Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
  Serve as technical team lead and mentor for up to 4 software engineers, conduct code/architecture reviews, guide developers, and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

• Engage Government Stakeholders:
  Present architectural recommendations and technical solutions to program leadership and DoD stakeholders in an Agile environment.

• Security Clearance:
  Active Secret Security Clearance and eligibility to work in the United States.

• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 5 years of experience developing enterprise web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js), Type Script, HTML5, CSS3, and AWS front-end framework technologies (such as AWS Amplify).

• AWS Integration Expertise:
  At least 1 year of experience architecting cloud-native front-end applications on AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, S3, Cloud Front, AWS Amplify).

• Leadership & Mentorship Capabilities:
  Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead and mentor for software engineers, setting architectural standards, guiding development practices, and fostering technical excellence.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.

• Containerization & IaC:
  Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or Cloud Formation.

• Testing & CI/CD Tools:
  Proficiency with front-end testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright) and automated pipeline tools (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins).

• Government/DoD Domain Knowledge:
  Familiarity with DoD security compliance, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and Section 508 accessibility standards.

• AWS Clouds cape Design System:
  Hands-on experience or familiarity with the AWS Clouds cape Design System and enterprise UI component patterns for cloud…