Principal Solutions Architect

Software Engineering Solutions Architect Government Services Technical Leadership Open Source

Code for America is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to collaborate with government partners and provide technical guidance to improve government services for communities in need. In this role, you will work within a team of designers, researchers, engineers, product managers, and policy experts across various program portfolios, engaging with government agencies to understand their technical needs and develop solutions to improve program access.

• Lead technical advisement, implementation, migration, and integration projects for government safety net services.
• Assist in project planning and drafting statements of work and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with government partners to assess AI readiness and develop implementation roadmaps.
• Build and maintain relationships with government and partner organizations.
• Implement proof-of-concept applications, software installations, and custom development projects.
• Design and implement flexible open-source solutions for data quality, normalization, and spread challenges.
• Provide technical perspectives and expertise to improve government services.
• Evaluate the technical landscape and partner capacity for new state engagements.
• Assist in documenting technical best practices and framing government RFPs.
• Estimate project scope and rough project plans for government initiatives.
• Participate in calls with government partners and provide written resources to communicate complex technical concepts.

• 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Solutions Architect with experience leading projects and interacting with customers.
• 4+ years of experience coding backend systems and data infrastructure in an industry‑standard language (Python, Ruby, Java, Scala, Kotlin, etc.).
• 2+ years of experience in applying or integrating emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI models) into existing workflows or new solutions.
• Ability to research and learn about current systems and architecture to design new solutions.
• Strong self‑management skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Curiosity and empathy, with the ability to balance partner, user, and team needs.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Tenacity and adaptability to navigate relationships, ambiguity, and technical challenges.
• Passion for improving government services for those who need them most.
• Fast learning curve and capacity to get up to speed in new tech stacks.

• Experience working with or in government.
• Personal or professional experience within the justice system, social safety net, or other mission‑relevant government services.
• Experience automating with Large Language Models, machine learning, RAG, natural language processing or entity resolution technologies.
• Experience with government procurement processes.
• Experience with Salesforce or Robotic Process Automation software.
• Active contribution to open‑source projects.

• Competitive salary (range: $143,884 to $176,138 annually).
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Remote work options within the U.S.
• Open personal time off and generous holiday schedule.
• Professional development stipend.
• Retirement & 401k plans.
• Paid parental and family leave.
• Paid sick time.
• Sabbatical after 4 years of service.

Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.