Chief Solution Architect – Federal Enterprise Modernization

Role Overview

• This role serves as the principal technical authority for a large-scale application maintenance and modernization program within the federal government.
• The Chief Solution Architect provides enterprise-wide architectural governance, guiding the strategic transition from legacy on-premise systems to modern AWS cloud services.
• You will establish and uphold architecture standards that align immediate operational needs with long-term program objectives.
• Serve as the primary technical authority across all project teams, providing architectural leadership and oversight throughout the program lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and governance processes to guide consistent, compliant technical decision-making.
• Lead the modernization strategy for transitioning legacy on-premise systems to AWS cloud services, ensuring continuity of operations throughout the migration.
• Collaborate directly with government technical leads to review, advise on, and approve major architectural decisions and design proposals.
• Oversee technical risk management activities, identifying emerging risks and developing mitigation strategies to safeguard program delivery.
• Ensure all solutions comply with federal security requirements and enterprise architecture standards, incorporating security-by-design principles from the ground up.
• Optimize architectural solutions for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness across the full application portfolio.
• Guide and align cross-functional technical teams, promoting consistency and knowledge-sharing across all project workstreams.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in one or more architecture domains, including business architecture, solutions architecture, or application architecture.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks in complex program environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical strategy and modernization initiatives across multi-team, large-scale engagements.
• Experience collaborating with and advising senior government or enterprise stakeholders on architectural direction and major technical decisions.
• Working knowledge of federal IT security requirements and compliance frameworks applicable to government programs.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
• Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
• Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
• A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®