Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Technology Jobs - DC Metro Area, Centreville, Virginia

Join Team CARFAX as a Solution Architect.

We pride ourselves on being mission‑focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and customers. We help millions of consumers make more‑informed decisions every day. Our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast‑paced environment. As a Solution Architect, you will be part of the Product Engineering Team and work with technical and business leaders across the organization to shape and drive strategic technical roadmaps, ensuring our systems are built to the highest standards and evolve alongside the ever‑changing needs of the business.

You will work onsite 3 days per week in our Centreville, VA office, subject to future business changes.

• Working closely with teams to design best‑fit solutions to business and technical challenges.
• Providing experienced leadership and technical direction to software engineering teams.
• Collaborating to define and maintain standards for our systems and components.
• Improving system discoverability through diagrams, documentation, and metadata.
• Improving efficiency of building and maintaining components through automation and enablement.
• Reviewing existing architectures to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Contributing to tutorials, presentations, and workshops to spread knowledge.

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills (technical & human).
• Passion for learning and inspiring/coaching others.
• Creative, “big picture” thinker.
• Self‑starter with a “can‑do” attitude.
• Previous working experience with a broad range of AWS services.
• Experience performing trade‑off analysis to inform decision‑making processes.
• 8+ years of proven experience in software development and application design.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

• Experience with architecture to support SEO and site speed.
• Experience with diverse architectural patterns and best practices.
• Experience with AI/ML development and technologies.
• Built large‑scale, common applications or services that enrich multiple products.
• Supported applications in multiple markets (e.g., Canada) and/or languages.
• Experience with customer identity and access management platforms and patterns.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Generous time‑off policies.
• 401(k) / DCPP matching.
• Annual bonus program.
• Casual, dog‑friendly, and innovative office spaces.

US Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and are a participant in E‑Verify.

Canadian Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

We’re committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.