• Define and maintain the enterprise API‑led architecture • Lead end‑to‑end solution design for new integrations, enhancements, and platform capabilities • Produce architectural artifacts including sequence diagrams, interface specifications, and RACI models • Translate functional and technical requirements into scalable integration patterns • Provide hands‑on oversight of API development using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform • Review solution designs produced by SI partners to ensure compliance with Candescent standards • Oversee MuleSoft environments (Development, SIT, UAT, Pre‑Prod, Production) and associated CI/CD pipelines

• Partner with business leaders, product managers, and technology teams to translate business requirements into end‑to‑end solution architectures. • Design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions across applications, data, integrations, and cloud platforms. • Define architecture patterns, integration strategies, and system workflows that support Forte’s payments and merchant lifecycle processes. • Lead solution design sessions and technical reviews to ensure feasibility, scalability, and alignment with enterprise standards. • Collaborate with engineering teams to guide implementation and resolve complex technical challenges. • Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and third‑party solutions aligned with Forte’s architecture strategy. • Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, and system performance. • Create and maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and solution design artifacts. • Support production readiness, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of deployed solutions.

Role Description 540 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to support our partnership with Google and the DoD in building new capabilities for an Air Force integration platform. This platform leverages Google Cloud, Apigee, and Kubernetes to enable scalable, secure, and mission-critical systems. In this role, you will lead technical architecture efforts and ensure the successful delivery of complex, distributed systems that support Air Force operations. Location: Remote within the continental United States Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred) 540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior Solutions Architect Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in a technical leadership or architecture role - Experience designing and building enterprise cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) - Strong experience working with Kubernetes and containerized environments (Kubectl, Helm) - Strong programming ability in a typed language (Java, Kotlin, C#, etc.) - Experience designing and operating cloud-based and distributed systems - Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows - Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, etc.) - Professional-level cloud architecture certification, preferably Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders - Ability to work independently with clients while also collaborating effectively with engineering teams Requirements - Experience with identity and access management tools (Keycloak) - Experience with AI/ML platforms (Vertex AI) - Experience with database design and development - Familiarity with DevSecOps practices - Experience with Linux administration (especially RHEL) - Experience with API gateways or API management platforms (Apigee preferred) - Experience working in Agile development environments - Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government programs, particularly DoD environments Benefits - Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off - Health, dental and vision insurance plans - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 401k with employer match - Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability - Professional development (training, certifications, conferences) - Paid cloud developer accounts - Referral bonuses - HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches) - Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.) - Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets

• Serve as the technical lead in pre-sales engagements for NRI North America's Hybrid Infrastructure practice. • Collaborate with account executives to understand client requirements and develop tailored infrastructure solutions. • Design and present end-to-end solutions across hybrid cloud, data center, storage, networking, and security domains. • Lead client-facing workshops, discovery sessions, and whiteboarding engagements—onsite or virtual—to capture technical requirements and propose scalable architectures. • Create detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), technical documentation, bill of materials, and high-level designs. • Advise clients on Cisco enterprise networking solutions, including routing/switching, SD-WAN, wireless, and network security architectures. • Act as a trusted advisor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business goals and technology outcomes. • Support internal solution engineering and delivery teams during project handoff and implementation planning. • Stay current on emerging technologies, Cisco certifications, and best practices relevant to enterprise networking and hybrid infrastructure. • Participate in internal knowledge sharing, mentoring, and the development of reusable solution frameworks and templates. • Build and maintain strong relationships with Cisco, other technology partners, and key client stakeholders. • Assist in RFP/RFI responses, proposal development, and architectural reviews as part of the sales lifecycle.