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# Principal Solutions Architect

- **Company:** AQUA IT
- **Location:** Saint Louis, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, ArcGIS (Software), ArcGIS Servers, Business Software, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Engineering, Data Structures, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Open Source Intelligence, PostGIS, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Oracle Spatial, Backend, Gitlab, Gitlab-ci, Text Summarization, Devsecops, Service Stack, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=51432bf9d805f868

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI (CI Poly eligible)
 * 14+ years of system engineering or software development and leadership experience.
 * Recognized expert in Java, JavaScript, Python, and modern cloud-native development.
 * Extensive background in DevSecOps frameworks, Agile/SAFe leadership, and enterprise CI/CD.
 * Proven track record in geospatial system design, integration, and innovation.
 * Experience managing large-scale technology programs, including budget and staffing.
 * Strong client engagement and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
 * Using GitLab for code source repository and using GitLab CI/CD
 * Recognized expert in system architecture and design

Desired:

 * Experience working independently with clients or stakeholders to develop requirements for full-service consumer and business applications
 * Experience with economic datasets and risk management
 * Experience with government and/or commercial imagery products, including SAR or related RADAR imaging technologies
 * Developing geospatial information systems (GIS) and working with open-source and proprietary geospatial formats
 * Using and developing common geospatial tools, data, and operating platforms such as:
 + Tools: Boundless Spatial suite, Remote View, PostGRES/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Image Server, File Geodatabases
 + Data Formats: KML, KMZ, NITF, TIFF, JPEG, GeoPDF, and similar geo-related formats and data structures
 * Abstracting new or legacy systems via standards-based APIs, including Open Geospatial Consortium standards
 * Developing terrain analysis visualization and algorithms
 * Developing automated detection algorithms
 * Experience with Argo Workflows

## Description

The Principal Solution Architect provides technical and management leadership for major geospatial technology initiatives. Serves as a domain expert, directs client-facing activities, and has overall responsibility for strategy, execution, and outcomes., * Define enterprise-level architecture strategies and modernization roadmaps.

 * Provide technical leadership on geospatial platform development and integration.
 * Establish program-wide DevSecOps standards, practices, and governance.
 * Interface with senior client leadership, negotiate requirements, and drive technical consensus.
 * Provide input for staffing, budget, and resource allocation.
 * Ensure alignment of technology execution with client mission objectives.
 * Serve as a thought leader in backend, cloud, and geospatial communities.
 * Lead the architectural design of advanced Supply Chain Risk Models, integrating disparate commercial, public, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) data streams.