RPA Solutions Architect

About the role

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is a digital transformation company dedicated to helping clients succeed in the digital world through technical solutions. They are currently seeking a RPA Solutions Architect to lead architecture design and technology selection for enterprise-scale digital transformation and automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design for enterprise-scale digital transformation and automation solutions, ensuring they are secure, scalable, extensible, and sustainable.
• Partner with client stakeholders and internal leadership to translate mission objectives into actionable technical roadmaps.
• Drive technology selection decisions and evaluate emerging tools, platforms, and frameworks against client and program requirements.
• Own and evolve solution architecture documentation across active programs, establishing patterns and reference architectures for reuse.
• Work closely with the VP of Technology Solutions and project managers to align architecture decisions with delivery timelines and budget constraints.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor for development leads and senior engineers, elevating the team's architectural capability.
• Define and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality gates across programs.
• Assess automation, data, and integration opportunities strategically, conducting due diligence to support build-vs-buy and platform decisions.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and subject matter experts to refine requirements and validate solution viability.
• Support proposal development and technical solutioning for new business opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering or systems development, with at least 3 years in an architecture or technical lead role.
• UiPath Automation Developer Professional certification.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise solutions across multiple technology domains (e.g., automation, integration, data, cloud, security).
• Strong background in requirements management, technology evaluation, and architecture documentation.
• Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
• Familiarity with PKI-secured systems and DoD security frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills: able to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• 5+ Years' UiPath experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with RPA platforms (UiPath preferred) or enterprise automation ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including cloud-native architecture patterns.
• Prior experience supporting Navy or other DoD customers.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or similar).

Compensation

$140,000 - $210,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Work Environment

Typical professional office environment. Requires sustained focus, extended periods at a computer workstation, and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.