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Solutions Architect

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Role: Solutions Architect

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid / Approved Remote)

Engagement Type: Full - Time

Clearance: Able to obtain Public Trust clearance upon hire


About us: At Stackular, we are more than just a team – we are a product development community driven by a shared vision. Our values shape who we are, what we do, and how we interact with our peers and our customers. We're not just seeking any regular engineer; we want individuals who identify with our core values and are passionate about software development.


Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design and deliver scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions supporting NCCIH’s research, data platforms, and digital initiatives. This role will bridge business needs and technical execution, ensuring robust system design, seamless integrations, and adherence to federal standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end technical solutions across applications, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms
  • Translate business and research requirements into scalable architecture designs
  • Define and implement microservices, APIs (REST/GraphQL), and integration patterns
  • Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS/Azure/GCP
  • Ensure system security, reliability, and performance optimization
  • Establish best practices for DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
  • Design data architectures including data lakes, warehouses, and ETL pipelines
  • Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA guidelines
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, and research teams for solution delivery
  • Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technology evaluations
  • Define disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity strategies
  • Mentor engineering teams and guide technical decision-making


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 8–12+ years of experience in software engineering, system design, or architecture roles
  • Proven experience designing distributed and scalable systems
  • Strong expertise in at least one cloud platform (AWS/Azure preferred)
  • Experience with APIs, microservices, and system integrations
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong understanding of networking, security, and system architecture principles
  • Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments


Technical Skills

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS / Azure
  • Languages: Java / Python / Node.js (any one strong)
  • APIs: REST, GraphQL, API Gateway design
  • DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
  • Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
  • Data: SQL/NoSQL databases, ETL pipelines, data modeling
  • Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in federal, healthcare, or research organizations
  • Familiarity with NIH systems or biomedical data platforms
  • Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Kubernetes, etc.)
  • Exposure to data analytics or AI/ML systems
  • Knowledge of zero-trust architecture


Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, streaming systems)
  • Exposure to AI/ML integration in enterprise applications
  • Knowledge of data governance and privacy frameworks
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