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Solution Architect – VA, LGY/Java
Location
Virginia
Posted
113 days ago
Salary
$130K - $175K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Solution Architect – VA, LGY/Java
PhoenixTeam
• Lead the architecture, design, and technical strategy for VA LGY enterprise applications and modernization efforts. • Design scalable, secure, and high-performing Java-based solutions using modern architectural patterns and cloud technologies. • Develop solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, integration patterns, and technical roadmaps aligned with VA enterprise architecture standards. • Provide technical leadership for microservices, APIs, event-driven systems, and enterprise integration initiatives. • Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers, and infrastructure teams to translate requirements into end-to-end technical solutions. • Ensure compliance with VA security requirements, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, Section 508, and other federal standards. • Guide implementation of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps best practices, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies. • Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments to ensure solution quality and maintainability. • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend modernization opportunities that improve performance, scalability, and operational efficiency. • Support system integration activities involving VA enterprise services, legacy applications, external vendors, and third-party platforms. • Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide architectural guidance for performance tuning and optimization. • Mentor development teams and provide leadership on software engineering best practices and architectural governance. • Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical planning sessions, and stakeholder briefings.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture roles.
- Extensive hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies.
- Strong experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
- Experience supporting federal government programs, preferably within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Knowledge of VA LGY systems, processes, or enterprise integration environments.
- Experience designing cloud-based solutions in AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, message queues, and API management platforms.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity standards, identity management, and secure software development lifecycle practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other required federal clearance.
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