Job DescriptionDescription Position Summary The Solution Technical Lead is the day-to-day technical authority embedded within product/scrum teams, responsible for translating architecture and engineering direction into executable sprint-level delivery. This role bridges the gap between enterprise architecture, engineering execution, and DevSecOps operations - ensuring technical quality, integration compliance, and delivery velocity across assigned products.
Key Responsibilities - Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned products, guiding teams through build planning, sprint execution, and release activities
- Lead solution architecture planning and execution for assigned products, creating and maintaining Solution Architecture Packages including business, systems, application, and data architectures
- Develop AS-IS and TO-BE Architecture Models for specific products using VA-prescribed formats (DoDAF, UAF); update each release
- Define solution-level roadmaps and maintain product-specific data models
- Guide product team execution by maintaining requirements, updating solutions, and ensuring alignment to planned KPIs during PI execution
- Oversee interface development and integration control, including ICR registration and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for new integrations
- Ensure automated build and CI/CD pipeline capabilities are operational and compliant with VA TRM-approved tools
- Support ATO maintenance by ensuring all security scanning, remediations, and A&A artifact updates are incorporated into build planning timelines
- Provide technical leadership for Tier II/III troubleshooting and sustainment support
- Collaborate with the Enterprise/Solution Architect to ensure product-level work aligns with the HELM-wide SAFe Architectural Runway
- Support PI Planning, backlog refinement, and requirements elaboration; decompose Epics into Features and User Stories
- Provide technical input to Requirements Analysis Proposals (RAPs) including LOE estimates, skill set recommendations, and risk identification
Qualifications Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field and 13 years of relevant experience
- 7+ years of technical experience in software development and systems integration, with at least 2 years in a technical lead role on federal programs
- Demonstrated experience with SAFe Agile, DevSecOps, and hybrid SDLC methodologies
- Proficiency with approved development and collaboration tools (GitHub, Jira, ServiceNow)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, VAEC) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Familiarity with VA enterprise systems and integration patterns (FHIR, REST APIs, ESB/EAI, VistA, Oracle Health EHR)
- Knowledge of VA TRM, ATO/A&A processes, and VA DevSecOps Release Framework
- Strong communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for VA stakeholders and non-technical audiences
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Preferred Certifications:- SAFe Architect (ARCH)
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
- Red Hat Certified Specialist or Architect in OpenShift
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Azure Solutions Architect
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
