Solutions Architect

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

Solutions Architect responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure technical solutions for IGS. Supporting federal partners with innovative IT and health services solutions.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design detailed, end-to-end technical solutions aligned to project goals, enterprise architecture, and technology standards
Develop solution roadmaps, technical architectures, and design documentation
Perform solution design validation, debugging, and performance analysis
Lead and support proof-of-concept (POC) development to validate proposed solutions
Provide technical leadership to development and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle
Review and validate solution designs from team members to ensure quality and consistency
Collaborate with development teams to guide solution implementation, integration, and deployment
Document and promote best practices and reusable solution patterns
Support BPA/task order kick-offs, including preparation of agendas and meeting documentation
Ensure deliverables meet contractual, quality assurance, and reporting requirements
Support cloud-based architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms
Assist in DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation and continuous improvement
Ensure solutions meet federal security, privacy, and compliance requirements (including HHS policies and Section 508)
Support system transition, deployment, and operational readiness activities
Assist in operations and maintenance (O&M) planning and sustainment

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems design, or software engineering roles
Experience designing and implementing enterprise or cloud-based solutions
Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile/DevOps preferred)
Experience with federal IT frameworks such as EPLC and CPIC
Ability to lead technical teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
matching 401K and profit sharing
paid time off
training time for personal development
flexible spending accounts
employer-paid life insurance
employer-paid short and long term disability coverage
education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
employee recognition and referral programs
spot bonuses
other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family

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Hard Skills & Tools

solution architecturesystems designsoftware engineeringcloud-based solutionsSDLC methodologiesAgileDevOpsperformance analysisdebuggingCI/CD pipeline

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcommunicationcollaborationteam leadershipstakeholder engagement