Solutions Architect

540 is looking for a Solutions Architect to contribute to development of technical designs and strategy, and support the Pentagon’s implementation efforts to improve visibility through data analytics platform development. We are looking for a startup-minded individual to work with and understand client requirements and define appropriate and scalable technical architecture, approach and API design. 

On this project, you will be supporting the implementation of an API-centric data platform that collects data via reporting requirements and policy for Pentagon leadership and Congress. Other than the facilitation of reporting workflows and data security and access, our client wants to design and implement a system that unlocks all collected data for analysis through a variety of micro web apps (powered by reusable APIs) that can be built quickly and maintained / deployed easily. There should also be the ability for discovery and orchestration with other relevant data sources to provide more value to the analyst community… dare we say data science.

Location: Arlington, VA preferred, with potential to be remote within the continental United States. Occasional travel
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
540 Internal Thrive Level: Solutions Architect II

WHY 540?

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience interacting with REST APIs and familiarity with common REST API design principles and structures
• Understanding and experience with any front- and back-end frameworks, languages, and tools
• Understanding and experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Ability to define and document technical requirements based on a set of functional requirements provided by the government 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Agile projects, development, and tools (such as Jira)
• Ability to work independently (as if on an island) with clients, but also be a consummate team player

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in REST API design, building, management, and testing
• Experience with an API Gateway tool 
• Understanding of various methods of authentication via APIs (PKI, OAuth, etc) and authorization (LDAP, SAML, etc) 
• Experience with any or all of the following frameworks and tools common to the project: Java, Spring, JavaScript, Angular, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, etc.
• Ability to rapidly code proof of concepts to help with analysis of alternatives (should be a person who can code in mixed environments) and prove out ideas
• Ability to identify performance issues at the app, API and data tiers and offer solutions for improvement
• Understanding of high availability and scalability techniques at the app, API, and data tiers including concepts such as sharding. 
• Experience with securing sensitive data (including security marking standards such as DoD Banner Lines or ISM) 
• Experience deploying applications in DoD or other accredited federal environments that require IA certification and accreditation to deploy. 

BENEFITS & PERKS

• 100% covered health, dental and vision premium for employees, optional dependent coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Home Office allowance
• Monthly technology stipend
• Reimbursement for trainings / certifications
• Paid AWS Developer account
• Fully loaded Macbook Pro
• Referral Bonus - good people know good people
• Annual Social Events (hackathon, holiday party, charity golf tournament, etc.)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.