Solution Architect, Lead

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As a Lead Solution Architect at Booz Allen, you will define and drive the end-to-end architecture for modernizing an analysis platform for an intelligence domain. You will lead the design of containerized, cloud-ready systems with automated CI / CD pipelines and deployment strategies for both standalone and distributed environments.

This role focuses on building a modern analysis ecosystem that integrates scientific computing, web technologies, and enterprise data platforms. You will work across engineering and stakeholder teams to translate complex analytical workflows into robust, production-grade sof tware solutions using modern architecture patterns, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and AI-assisted development tools.

• Define architecture for remote sensing platform modernization.
• Design scalable, containerized systems with CI / CD automation.
• Lead the development of standalone and cloud-deployable applications.
• Architect data solutions using PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Guide engineering teams on design, implementation, and best practices.
• Ensure systems meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.

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• 8+ years of experience leading sof tware engineering teams and defining architecture standards
• Experience leading the modernization of legacy systems into Python-based platforms
• Experience designing CI / CD pipelines such as Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, or Jenkins
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments
• Experience with React and Node.js for full-stack web applications
• Experience with PostgreSQL for relational data design and optimization
• Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM

• Experience building standalone and cloud-native applications
• Experience in Python for application development and scientific computing
• Experience in modeling and simulation, or algorithm-heavy systems
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops , observability, and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Experience with AI‑augmented development workflows or agentic tools
• Master’s degree in CS, Sof tware Engineering, or a related field

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

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