Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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CACI is currently looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia!

Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.

ASF programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial.

You should have worked with or have a strong interest in agile software development practices and delivering deployable software in short sprints.

 What you’ll get to do:

• Lead the solution development process by collaborating with business stakeholders and product engineering teams to define, design and develop technical solutions
• Own the overall technical vision for a particular solution addressing specific business problem and oversee its implementation and adoption
• Contribute to definition of long-term program-level technology vision, strategy, architecture and solutions
• Shape the evolution of program level architecture by introducing modern tools, technologies, and practices
• Author paybooks and standards related to architecture, development, infrastructure management, operations, and data management
• Performs Architecture design reviews and assessments as required, ensuring initiatives are aligned with future state
• Identify risks, opportunities, compliance issues or other architectural concerns and propose mitigation strategies and solutions
• Participate in architecture guilds and architecture meetups by evangelizing specific technological solutions or demonstrating innovative tools and technologies
• Keep up to date with industry trends and developments

You are good at:

• Agile software development practices
• Backend technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Spring framework, JPA, Maven
• Data related technologies and tools including PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, S3, DMS, RedShift
• Domain Driven Design, microservices based architecture, design patterns and other modern architectural and design practices
• Systems development, systems integration, application design

• Technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
• Deploying to a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) environment such as AWS or Google Cloud
• Communication, collaboration, motivation, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Have:

• Architecting scalable end-to-end systems using technologies such as pub / sub and Computer Vision model execution

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include but are not limited to:

- 3 year check for felony convictions

- 1 year check for illegal drug use

- 1 year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience related to the role.
• Professional experience operating within cross-functional teams and groups.
• Five to Seven years’ experience in incremental software development projects such as the Agile Scrum approach

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$104,200-$229,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.