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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - **Company:** GRVTY, LLC - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Databases, Continuous Integration, Corona (Software Development Kit), Linux, Distributed Systems, Industry Standard Architecture, Linux System Administration, Software Architecture, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=131d7da9f6f9059a ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI/Poly. * Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience. * Architectural Decomposition: A proven ability to take "messy" or highly complex problem sets and organize them into clean, modular system designs. * Software-First Mindset: A background in modern software development with the ability to evaluate the trade-offs between various languages, databases, and frameworks. * Linux Ecosystem Mastery: Deep familiarity with Linux-based environments and an understanding of how modern software interacts with the OS layer. * Cloud-Native Expertise: Strong experience with containerization (Kubernetes), microservices patterns, and designing for highly distributed environments. What Would Be Nice to Have: * Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms. * Experience with configuration management or infrastructure automation tools. * Experience supporting production systems and operational teams. * D&I Domain Experience: Familiarity with the unique security constraints and deployment challenges found within the Defense and Intelligence communities. * Technical Communication: The ability to explain complex architectural trade-offs to both engineering teams and non-technical mission stakeholders. ## Description Join GRVTY's mission-focused team as a Solutions Architect on a dynamic, fast-paced team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of solving our nation's hardest problems by transforming complex, high-stakes requirements into technical realities. You will serve as the primary engine for clarity, taking ambiguous customer-provided Statements of Work and deconstructing them into modular, resilient, and executable software architectures. Your work won't just guide developers; it will provide the architectural backbone for mission-critical systems that safeguard national security and drive technical superiority. What You'll Be Owning: * Requirements Translation: Deconstructing customer Statements of Work (SOWs) into clear, actionable technical roadmaps and specifications. * Component Design: Breaking down complex mission problems into specific software components, subcomponents, and well-defined API contracts. * Architectural Integrity: Defining Linux-based software structures capable of running on public cloud or restricted, customer-provided cloud-native infrastructure. * Process Alignment: Ensuring all architectural designs support high-velocity Agile development and automated CI/CD workflows for rapid capability delivery. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## 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) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)