Solutions Architect – Modern Software, Data, and AI

Solutions Architect – Modern Software, Data, and AI

Category: Architecture
Main location: United States, Virginia, Arlington
Position : J
Employment Type: Full Time

Position

Description:

CGI Federal is seeking a versatile Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable technology solutions for federal clients. This role requires broad expertise across custom application development, cloud native architecture, modern data engineering platforms such as Databricks, enterprise platforms such as Palantir, and emerging AI capabilities. You will translate complex business needs into secure, maintainable architectures while mentoring delivery teams and ensuring best practice implementation.

• Lead architecture and solution design across custom developed applications, cloud native systems, and advanced data/AI platforms.
• Partner with federal clients to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into end-to-end solution architectures.
• Architect solutions leveraging modern software engineering practices, APIs, Azure services, Databricks, Palantir, and AI/ML capabilities where appropriate.
• Guide development teams in designing scalable applications, data pipelines, integration patterns, and AI-enabled components.
• Establish and enforce best practices in architecture, security, data governance, performance, and application lifecycle management.
• Mentor junior architects and developers in modern application development, data engineering, and AI practices.

• 6+ years of experience in solution architecture or enterprise architecture.
• Strong background in software development, cloud application design, and modern engineering frameworks.
• Familiarity with Databricks, large-scale data architectures, or similar analytics platforms.
• Experience with AI/ML integration or leveraging AI technologies within enterprise solutions.
• Experience designing or integrating with platforms such as Palantir is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native patterns.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with federal stakeholders.

Compensation range: $89,600.00 – $.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs

• Azure
• Communication
• Enterprise architecture
• Full Stack Development
• Python (Anaconda) AI/ML

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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