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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solutions Architect - **Company:** Ardent, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Conversion, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Stores, Information Management, Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Natural Language Processing, NoSQL, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Istio, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Low-code, Enterprise Integration, Devsecops, Microservices - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=258fbfa92d939901 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team leadership?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. * Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise technology solutions. * Minimum of 7 years of experience serving in a Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect, or similar senior technical leadership role. * Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud solutions. * Experience with AWS and familiarity with Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or other major cloud providers. * Strong experience leading software development initiatives utilizing Java, .NET, or similar enterprise technologies. * Experience serving as a technical lead across the full software development lifecycle. * Experience with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, automated testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). * Experience designing architectures utilizing SQL and NoSQL databases. * Strong understanding of enterprise integration, data architecture, and information management principles. * Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance., * Experience leading large-scale cloud migration initiatives. * Experience with Kubernetes, containerization technologies, service mesh platforms, and microservices architectures. * Experience with enterprise data architecture, metadata management, and data governance programs. * Experience implementing AI, machine learning, natural language processing, or advanced analytics solutions. * Experience supporting federal government programs and enterprise modernization initiatives. * Experience evaluating and implementing low-code application platforms and emerging technologies. * Cloud, architecture, or cybersecurity certifications preferred. Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply. ## Description Ardent is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join the team. The Senior Solution Architect is responsible for driving multiple customer solution design projects in parallel; conducts business and technical discovery with customers; finds novel solutions, architectures and use cases to help customers meet their objectives; provides robust recommendations for engagements while also identifying critical dependencies and gaps. Presents proposals to senior leadership in a clear and compelling way; has a balance of business and technology acumen, including ability to articulate high- level technical solutions to business problems and to tie solutions to program success criteria. Capable of independently applying a wide set of engineering disciplines for planning, design, analysis, coding, testing, roll-out and support of information systems architectures. Responsible for the designing of interface standards, quality assurance standards, performance standards, and cost-benefit analysis of modem state-of-the art information systems; analyzes available technologies and makes recommendations of technologies to use and how best to use them. 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