AWS Solution Architect

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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.

• 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.
• 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 applications.

• Bureaucratic Patience & Rigor:
  Ability to navigate strict compliance gates, security scans, and slow approval processes with a "move deliberately and secure everything" mindset rather than a move-fast startup approach.
• Cross-Domain Translation:
  Fluency in translating between UX Design priorities (wireframes, usability, Section 508 compliance) and Cloud/Cybersecurity Engineering priorities (IAM, API Gateways, Lambda, vulnerability remediation).
• Diplomatic Authority:
  Emotional intelligence and leadership required to enforce coding standards and…