Solutions Architect

Summary

Join 540 as a Solutions Architect to contribute to an Air Force project enhancing integration and web capabilities for aircraft maintenance. You will design, develop, and deploy APIs and microservices using modern cloud services. This remote position, based on the East Coast, requires a US Citizenship and active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, leveraging Agile methodologies, and mastering new technologies. 540 offers a comprehensive benefits package, including full health coverage, flexible PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Possess 3+ years experience architecting scalable cloud-based and/or API-first architectures
• Have experience interacting with REST APIs and familiarity with common REST API design principles and structures
• Possess a broad understanding and experience with various front- and back-end frameworks, tools, and technologies (including exposing/consuming data through APIs)
• Have understanding and experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Have excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Have experience with Agile projects, development, and tools (such as Jira)
• Be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Support the architecture, design, development, testing and deployment of APIs and microservices that facilitate the sharing of maintenance data, financial data and other data sets across the Air Force
• Deliver new / green field integrations using modern cloud services and API management platforms
• Complete technical analysis, system design, and architecture tasks
• Support in other areas of the project to include CloudOps, development, and SRE delivery
• Work with and understand client requirements and define appropriate and scalable technical architecture, approach and API design
• Convert functional/capability needs into technical solutions with defined requirements and documentation for developer implementation
• Analyze, streamline and document application and API functionalities to understand integration requirements
• Work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion independently when needed
• Learn quickly and “become an expert” on something that you don’t have previous knowledge/experience with

Preferred Qualifications

• Be proficient in REST API design, documentation, buildout, management, and testing
• Have experience with an API Gateway tool, Apigee preferred
• Have experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Have an understanding of various methods of authentication via APIs (PKI, OAuth, etc) and authorization (LDAP, SAML, etc)
• Have experience with any or all of the following frameworks and technologies common to the project: Java, Spring, JavaScript, Angular/React, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, etc
• Be able to rapidly code proof of concepts to help with analysis of alternatives
• Have an understanding of high availability and scalability techniques, as well as ability to identify performance issues at the app, API, and data tiers
• Have experience with securing sensitive data (including security marking standards)
• Have experience deploying applications in DoD or other accredited federal environments that require IA certification and accreditation to deploy

Benefits

• 100% covered health, dental and vision premium for employees, optional dependent coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Home Office allowance
• Reimbursement for trainings / certifications
• Paid AWS Developer account
• Fully loaded Macbook Pro
• Referral Bonus
• Annual Social Events
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals tickets