Sr. Solutions Architect III (6694)

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive technical solutions that address complex business challenges and identify architectural improvements across multiple technology domains
• Evaluate and optimize solution architectures to improve performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of technology implementations
• Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and development teams to architect integrated solutions, including cloud-native applications and microservices-based solutions, while providing technical leadership and implementation guidance
• Support business development and account growth by contributing solution architecture expertise to pipeline development and strategic planning initiatives
• Participate in strategic planning sessions focused on solution portfolio expansion and enterprise growth objectives
• Provide solution architecture guidance and technical advisory services to ensure secure, compliant, and well-integrated technology implementations
• Engage directly with senior government executives to present solution architectures, provide technical consultation, and serve as a trusted advisor on complex technology initiatives

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Suitability clearance
• Must reside within commuting distance of the customer site in Washington, DC
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering
• AWS Solutions Architect Certification - Associate or Professional (Preferred or ability to obtain)
• 10+ years of experience in software development, DevSecOps, AI/ML engineering, and technical architecture, including 3 years designing and deploying enterprise cloud applications with AI/ML on AWS
• Strong solution architecture experience with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable application architectures, guide cross-functional teams through implementation, and lead the design of new enterprise applications
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise search and analytics solutions using Amazon OpenSearch and/or the Elastic Stack, including indexing strategies, search performance tuning, data ingestion pipelines, and security best practices
• Hands-on experience architecting unified analytics platforms using Databricks for large-scale data processing, machine learning workflows, and collaborative data science initiatives
• A background in software development with proficiency in solution architecture patterns including microservices and event-driven architectures, with the ability to provide guidance on architecture pattern selection and best practices
• Experience leading application modernization initiatives, including decomposition of monolithic systems, legacy platform decommissioning, and migration to service-oriented or microservices architectures
• Experience designing and implementing real-time data streaming architectures using Apache Kafka or other types of message brokers for high-throughput, fault-tolerant event processing and data pipeline integration
• Experience architecting search and analytics solutions using the Elastic stack and/or Amazon OpenSearch

Pay

Salary range: $175,000 - $265,000. The final salary offered will be determined based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, internal equity, and organizational needs. This role is also eligible for additional compensation, including performance-based bonuses, company-paid training and/or certifications, and referral bonuses.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs