Solutions Architect (.Net)

Noblis is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex technical solutions for federal clients. This role requires a balance of hands-on programming expertise and strategic architectural vision. The Solution Architect will work closely with cross-functional teams to design innovative solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and meet client requirements. The ideal candidate is both technically proficient and capable of leading teams, working directly with clients, and contributing to business development efforts.

Responsibilities:

The Solution Architect will:

• Lead technical teams in the development of approaches and complex solutions in the areas of data science, advanced analytics, cyber security, machine learning, application development, and/or enterprise IT.
• Lead the architecture and design of complex enterprise solutions across a variety of technology stacks.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to collect and analyze requirements, providing technical guidance and recommendations.
• Develop innovative and scalable solutions, integrating new technologies and approaches as needed.
• Investigate ways to use artificial intelligence in development applications.
• Lead teams of developers, data engineers, and other technical staff through the full software development lifecycle, from design to implementation and deployment.
• Maintain continuous communication with clients, ensuring their needs are met and adjusting strategies as required.
• Provide technical leadership in areas such as application development, data management, and enterprise IT systems.
• Participate in proposal development, solution presentations, and business capture efforts.
• Maintain and improve existing solutions by incorporating new features and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and minimum 10 years of related experience, Master’s and 8+ years of related experience, or Doctorate and 6 years related experience; or equivalent experience
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and guiding them in the development of cutting-edge solutions.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, including data management, security, and system integration.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design principles.
• Solid programming experience with languages such as C#, Python, or Java.
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, HTTP protocol) and RESTful web services.
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working within the U.S. federal market is preferred, with exposure to FAA or other government agencies.
• Experience in federal government contracting, including proposal development and business capture efforts.
• Experience with microservices, service-oriented architectures, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Working knowledge of APIs, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with Agile development and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to design cloud and hybrid architectures and integrate with on-premises systems.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.