Overview

TISTA is seeking an experienced and strategic Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level data and application platforms. This role owns the end-to-end technical vision from capture and proposal through delivery and operationalization.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data intelligence platforms, multi-cloud architecture, and enterprise integration, with the ability to unify complex systems into scalable, governed solutions that drive mission outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical authority for large-scale programs, owning the technical vision from proposal and capture through delivery and operations, including integration design, cloud platform engineering, and migration roadmaps.
• Drive enterprise modernization efforts, integrating multiple systems into unified, scalable, and governed data and application platforms.
• Lead the technical strategy for data platforms, implementing Lakehouse, medallion architecture, and data mesh governance principles.
• Design hub-and-spoke integration platforms and DevSecOps hosting strategies to unify disparate enterprise systems.
• Define and implement operational models, including SLAs, observability, data quality frameworks, and production support strategies to ensure platform reliability and performance.
• Build and present Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical demonstrations for clients, including support for competitive procurements and oral presentations.
• Design and develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and enterprise platforms to improve delivery efficiency and reduce cost of bidding.
• Implement data engineering and orchestration practices using tools such as Airflow, DBT, or equivalent, along with data governance and master data management frameworks.
• Produce architecture artifacts including design documents, diagrams, standards, and white papers.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to team growth, hiring, and capability development across the organization.
• Lead the integration of AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities into enterprise solutions to drive innovation and mission value.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, integration patterns, and modern data platforms, including:
• Event-driven architecture.
• API-led integration (REST, SOAP, GraphQL).
• ETL/ELT pipelines and streaming architecture.
• Deep expertise in data platforms and distributed systems, including Lakehouse architectures and Delta Lake or equivalent.
• Strong experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks or similar technologies.
• Experience implementing data governance, data quality, and mastering data management (MDM) frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CDK).
• Experience with containerization and DevSecOps, including Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java, or Go, along with PySpark and SQL.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal capture/proposal efforts, including technical solutioning and client presentations.
• Experience designing and integrating enterprise-scale systems (10+ systems or large distributed environments).
• Strong leadership experience, including stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of federal security frameworks (FISMA, RMF, FedRAMP, HIPAA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strongly preferred experience in healthcare, supply chain, or large federal data environments.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, Databricks, TOGAF).
• Experience with Agile and SAFe delivery frameworks.

What Success Looks Like:

• Solutions are designed and delivered with minimal technical risk and operational surprises.
• Proposals win based on clear, differentiated, and scalable technical solutions.
• Teams leverage reusable platforms and accelerators across programs.
• Data ecosystems are AI-ready, governed, and mission-aligned by design.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, equivalent, or higher PLUS 10Years of experience.

• Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.

Clearance Requirement:

• Ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation.
• US Citizen only.

Location:

• Remote, USA.
• Preferred Austin or DC area.
• Travel as necessary.

Pay Range:

• The pay for this position ranges from $144,245 to $165,395.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/