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Principal Solutions Architect – Lead
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$140K - $170K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Principal Solutions Architect – Lead
Agile Defense
• Define and maintain the overall system architecture and technical roadmap for software solutions. • Lead architectural design activities across desktop applications, backend services, data processing systems, and integrations. • Establish engineering standards, design patterns, and technical governance processes. • Evaluate technology stacks, frameworks, and third-party solutions to ensure alignment with project objectives. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle. • Collaborate with project leadership and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. • Review and approve significant architectural decisions, system designs, and implementation approaches. • Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies early in the development lifecycle. • Support solution decomposition, backlog planning, and technical estimation activities. • Guide system performance, scalability, security, and maintainability efforts. • Ensure architectural consistency across multiple teams and workstreams. • Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and major milestone demonstrations.
Job Requirements
- Typically has a Bachelor's or masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, and 10+ years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, technical leadership, or principal engineering roles.
- Experience designing and delivering complex enterprise software systems.
- Strong expertise in modern software architecture patterns including client-server, service-oriented, microservices, API-driven, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience designing and supporting thick client desktop applications, including Electron or comparable desktop application frameworks.
- Strong understanding of backend technologies such as Java, Python, C#/.NET, or Node.js.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and integration architectures.
- Strong understanding of software security principles and secure application design.
- Experience operating within Agile software development environments.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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GPRSGPRS is the nation’s largest company dedicated to Intelligently Visualizing the Built World®. Since 2001, we’ve grown from a single GPR unit into a $200M industry leader helping teams across the U.S. plan, build, and manage safer, smarter projects. We deliver critical insight through utility mapping, GPR and concrete scanning, 3D modeling, reality capture, and digital facility records, giving our clients confidence from design through construction and beyond. Our Purpose To provide possibility for our team members and customers by intelligently visualizing the built world. GPRS Core Values Integrity Teamwork Mutual Respect Growth Mindedness Safety
Role Description The Client Solutions Specialist works with a team of Client Solutions Professionals at GPRS to ensure successful project outcomes. This role is pivotal in meeting client needs, driving satisfaction, retention, and growth. By working closely with the Client Solutions Manager, Sales and Operations teams, the Client Solutions Specialist helps to optimize client engagement and deliver exceptional value. This role involves a variety of skilled tasks that support company operations. The position requires a task-focused, self-motivated individual who handles both client-facing and team-facing responsibilities to support the smooth execution of Reality Capture projects and contribute to business development efforts. The Client Solutions Specialist will help advance GPRS’ mission to deliver exceptional client experiences and retention. Job Goals - Ensure a consistent and positive client experience by driving measurable retention and engagement through accurate project delivery and effective communication. - Manage project execution by coordinating internal teams, reviewing for accuracy and efficiency, and navigating Microsoft, NetSuite, and ClickUp environments. - Foster team collaboration and integration by actively participating in meetings, supporting Client Solutions Group needs, and building cross-departmental relationships. Job Responsibilities - Coordinates with the Client Solutions Manager on new projects. - Partner with manager to review projects and verify all necessary information is included and objectives are clear. - Manage up to 40-50 projects concurrently. - Schedule projects with Client Solutions Coordinators. - Coordinate with onsite contact and set expectations for field work with client. - Being a Brand Ambassador through professional and respectful communication to both team and clients. - Provides guidance to field and modeling teams on scope of work and deliverables to kick-off projects. - Provides feedback to departments for work that needs to be adjusted, based on changes to scope of work, changing requirements of clients, or other adjustments. - Maintains consistent communication with the client to understand evolving needs and keeps them informed on delivery timelines and execution of projects at various stages. - Recognize when to seek assistance from team members or other resources to ensure project success. - Troubleshoots problems and provides clear expectations to onsite contacts. - Works with the internal team to identify and correct problems assigned to projects. - Works with Modeling Manager and Team Leads to ensure product deliverables and timelines are met. - Coordinates and collaborates with clients to ensure deliverables are met on time and on scope. - Sets up a Scan Data review meeting and Modeling delivery meeting when applicable with the client. - Leads various internal projects to help create better workflows and support the Client Solutions Team with the help of the Client Solutions Manager. - Answer technical questions from clients regarding the projects, provide scan data review meetings when applicable, hold client meetings for project reviews when applicable, know where and how to find the answers to clients’ needs. - Follow up with clients after projects are complete to answer any questions, gain important feedback, upselling opportunities, re-engagement opportunities for new work. 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Benefits - Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with day-one coverage. - 401k with company matching beginning on day one. - Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees. - Paid holidays. - Paid time off. - Leadership development training programs. - Additional benefits to support our strong commitment to the development of each team member. Company Description GPRS is the nation’s largest company dedicated to Intelligently Visualizing the Built World®. Since 2001, we’ve grown from a single GPR unit into a $200M industry leader helping teams across the U.S. plan, build, and manage safer, smarter projects. We deliver critical insight through utility mapping, GPR and concrete scanning, 3D modeling, reality capture, and digital facility records, giving our clients confidence from design through construction and beyond. Our Purpose To provide possibility for our team members and customers by intelligently visualizing the built world. GPRS Core Values - Integrity - Teamwork - Mutual Respect - Growth Mindedness - Safety



