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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solutions Architect - **Company:** IBR (Imagine Believe Realize) - **Location:** Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Big Data, Elasticsearch, Fault Tolerance, Machine Learning, Message Broker, Software Engineering, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Machine Learning Operations, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aeee6f34df650d6f ## About the Role Years' Experience: 10+ years professional experience Education: Bachelor's Degree in IT related field required Security Clearance: IBR is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance. Employment Type: Full Time Work Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone. Key Skills: · Must have experience designing complex technical solutions · Professional expertise in development, DevSecOps, AI/ML engineering, and technical architecture, including designing and deploying enterprise cloud applications with AI/ML on AWS · Currently possess or ability to obtain an AWS Solutions Architect Certification - Associate or Professional certification, · 10+ years of experience in development, DevSecOps, AI/ML engineering, and technical architecture, including 3+ years in designing and deploying enterprise cloud applications with AI/ML on AWS. · Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or IT related field. · Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust security clearance. * AWS Solutions Architect Certification - Associate or Professional (Preferred or ability to obtain). * Must have solution architecture experience with expertise in translating complex business requirements into scalable technical designs and guide cross-functional teams through implementation. * Hands-on experience architecting unified analytics platforms using Databricks for large-scale data processing, machine learning workflows, and collaborative data science initiatives. * Experience leading application modernization initiatives, including decomposition of monolithic systems, legacy platform decommissioning, and migration to service-oriented or microservices architectures. * Experience designing and implementing real-time data streaming architectures using Apache Kafka or other types of message brokers for high-throughput, fault-tolerant event processing and data pipeline integration. * Experience architecting search and analytics solutions using the Elastic stack and/or Amazon OpenSearch. * Background in software development and are proficient in solution architecture patterns including microservices, event-driven architectures, and can provide guidance on architecture pattern selection and best practices. ## Description As a Senior Solutions Architect at IBR, you will be responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive technical solutions that will play a key role in the design and implementation of secure, next-generation solutions that support critical missions. As a member of our Engineering Support for Identity Services (ESIS) program, you will collaborate with technical leaders, business stakeholders, and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and forward-thinking, while remaining aligned with organizational and program goals. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to technical strategy within a dynamic, mission-driven, and customer focused environment. Responsibilities · Design comprehensive technical solutions that address complex business challenges and identify architectural improvements across multiple technology domains. · Evaluate and optimize solution architectures to improve performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of technology implementations. · Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and development teams to architect integrated solutions while providing technical leadership and implementation guidance. · Support business development and account growth by contributing solution architecture expertise to pipeline development and strategic planning initiatives. · Participate in strategic planning sessions focused on solution portfolio expansion and enterprise growth objectives. · Provide solution architecture guidance and technical advisory services to ensure secure, compliant, and well-integrated technology implementations. · Engage directly with senior government executives to present solution architectures, provide technical consultation, and serve as a trusted advisor on complex technology initiatives., This role primarily involves sedentary work, in a workplace and/or home office environment. There are some physical demands associated with the role, including: · Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation. · Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds. · Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required. · Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision making. · Flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs. · Will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [From A2A to MCP: How AI’s “Brains” are Connecting to “Arms and Legs”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1631-from-a2a-to-mcp-how-ai-s-brains-are-connecting-to-arms-and-legs) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)