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# Solutions Architect

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $146,670 - $249,330
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Management, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ScrapingHub24830-BAE1US126448BREXTERNAL

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in a computer science or STEM field AND + Professional level Cloud Architect certification, such as: + AWS Solutions Architect-Associate + Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect-Associate + 10 years' hands-on software and/or cloud implementation experience, including the following: + 5 years proficiency in multiple programming languages (including Java or Python) + 5 years experience and a solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) + 5 years experience designing successful solutions and making trade-off decisions + 5 years experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization + 3 years hands-on experience with database and data management **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Master's degree in computer science or STEM field + Professional level Cloud Architect certification, such as: + AWS Solutions Architect-Professional + Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect-Expert + 15
years' hands on software and/or cloud implementation experience, including the following: + 8 years proficiency in multiple programming languages (including Java or Python) + 10 years experience and a solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) + 10 years experience designing successful solutions and making trade off decisions + Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization + 8 years hands-on experience with database and data management + 8 years experience with cloud & hybrid networks (multiple enclaves, routing strategies) + Expert in implementing and enforcing configuration management **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures.
However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

## Description

As a Senior Solutions Architect, you may: + Lead the architectural design of our next-generation platform, ensuring scalability, modularity, and resilience. + Define integration patterns and APIs that enable seamless interoperability between platform services and third-party systems. + Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and UX designers to translate business needs into technical solutions. + Establish best practices for cloud-native development, leveraging tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. + Conduct architecture reviews, identify technical risks, and propose mitigation strategies. + Guide the adoption of emerging technologiessuch as event-driven architectures, serverless computing, and AI-driven automationwhere they add real value. + Mentor engineering teams on architectural principles, design patterns, and platform governance. + Provide a hands-on leadership approach to delivering XYZ \#LI-DE1 **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** +