Solutions Architect (Senior)

MetroStar Systems is looking for a Solutions Architect that likes to lead and contribute with stakeholders to align teams toward a shared technical direction to meet customer’s vision. If you want to join a company that understands our customers’ business and technical needs to best design solutions and you are fearless about pushing the boundaries, we want you to work for MetroStar! 

Don’t meet every single Must Have?  Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

You’re a great fit if…

• You enjoy all aspects of the application development across all layers and outline sequence diagrams, specifications and design artifacts
• You have strong communication skills: able to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You have strong problem-solving capabilities
• You’re passionate about making recommendations and keeping up with the latest tools and solutions

 You’ll love our position if you have (This is the stuff you MUST have to be a fit):

• 10+ years’ experience with a web-based application framework.
• The ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree.
• Led architecture, design, and implementation of complex solutions across system/application architecture to ensure customer success.
• Experience offering systems architectural expertise to all levels of management and technical staff.
• Experience designing and implementing deliverables for the enterprise and operational business lines.
• Experience advising on selection of technological products for integration as part of the overall systems/application solution.
• Strong experience designing production web applications in cloud environments.
• Strong experience with ECMA-based languages, such as TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Strong experience with Git based source code repositories such as Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket.
• Strong agile development experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

We’ll REALLY love you if you have (This is the bonus stuff that makes you stand out):

• Relevant certifications (SAFe Agilist, CSM, PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma, Cloud Solution Architect, etc.).
• Experience with supporting Federal and/or commercial project which include up to 200+ developers in a highly dynamic agile environment.
• Experience building MVPs and prototypes to support exploration and adoption of new technologies.
• Demonstrated acumen in customer engagement and consulting.

What you'll get to work on:

• support solution development by providing, communicating and evolving the broader technology and architectural view of the solution.
• develop and maintain technical documentation. Participate in planning, definition, and high-level design of the solution and explore solution alternatives.
• define subsystems and their interfaces, allocate responsibilities to subsystems, understand solution deployment, and communicate requirements for interactions with solution context.

The Admin Stuff:  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The Legal Stuff:  MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.