ICF
Overview
ICF is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, multi-faceted consulting company seeking a Solutions Architect to support our Department of Defense (DoD) Child and Youth Programs (CYP) project. ICF works with government representatives and users to build and enhance CYP systems. The DoD recognizes the importance of providing military and DoD-affiliated families with access to quality, affordable childcare programs. Job Location
Fully remote position tied to the Washington, DC Metro area. Occasional in-person meetings may be required. What You’ll Be Doing
Translate business needs into application solution architecture requirements, making frequent use of diagrams to help communicate with broad audiences Inform the balance of security, tech debt, feature, and defect work Estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternatives Evolve the team’s capabilities toward high-performing DevSecOps practices within the Agile framework Work with teams to support and drive future development of the platform while coordinating and prioritizing the needs of existing programs and outcomes Evaluate legacy and current applications, architecture, database design, etc. to make recommendations on improvements in design, performance, and quality Ensure solutions are developed and packaged in an easily consumable and repeatable way for customers and internal technical teams Own the technical roadmap and interface with application Project Managers to ensure achievability Provide operations and monitoring support for legacy systems Collaborate with IT Security to ensure compliance with regulatory policies Perform proofs‑of‑concept as needed to determine technology Lead and mentor a team of software developers and engineers Take a hands‑on role in solving complex, cross‑organization technical challenges, working directly with internal and external teams to remove roadblocks and deliver practical solutions What You Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline 10+ years of experience in leading and architecting enterprise software systems 10+ years of experience building web‑based enterprise systems 10+ years of experience with relevant programming languages and platforms such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, Angular and React 7+ years of experience with application architecture or product development experience Experience with modern software design leading to highly testable systems AWS Solutions Architect certification (preferred) Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident (Green Card Holder) per federal contract requirements MUST RESIDE IN THE United States and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States, as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust What You’d Like to Have
Experience with software development working in Agile and Scaled Agile teams Experience and application of practices such as microservices architecture, serverless architecture, and automated testing Knowledge of web services, related standards, distributed architecture design patterns, and best practices 3+ years of experience building and deploying applications to the Cloud Experience hosting with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Experience directly leading a Federal ATO process for a $10M+ project Benefits
Generous vacation and retirement plans Comprehensive health benefits Flexible work location Ongoing training and development opportunities Friendly community with lots of social events Participation in charity initiatives Employee support program Pay Range
$118,730.00 – $201,840.00 (Nationwide Remote Office, US99) EEO Statement
ICF is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and sincerely held religious beliefs. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records. Refer to our EEO policy for more information. Candidate AI Usage Policy
Interviews are conducted without AI assistance. Accommodations involving AI may be requested in advance. All information provided will be kept confidential and used only as required to provide accommodations.
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ICF is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, multi-faceted consulting company seeking a Solutions Architect to support our Department of Defense (DoD) Child and Youth Programs (CYP) project. ICF works with government representatives and users to build and enhance CYP systems. The DoD recognizes the importance of providing military and DoD-affiliated families with access to quality, affordable childcare programs. Job Location
Fully remote position tied to the Washington, DC Metro area. Occasional in-person meetings may be required. What You’ll Be Doing
Translate business needs into application solution architecture requirements, making frequent use of diagrams to help communicate with broad audiences Inform the balance of security, tech debt, feature, and defect work Estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternatives Evolve the team’s capabilities toward high-performing DevSecOps practices within the Agile framework Work with teams to support and drive future development of the platform while coordinating and prioritizing the needs of existing programs and outcomes Evaluate legacy and current applications, architecture, database design, etc. to make recommendations on improvements in design, performance, and quality Ensure solutions are developed and packaged in an easily consumable and repeatable way for customers and internal technical teams Own the technical roadmap and interface with application Project Managers to ensure achievability Provide operations and monitoring support for legacy systems Collaborate with IT Security to ensure compliance with regulatory policies Perform proofs‑of‑concept as needed to determine technology Lead and mentor a team of software developers and engineers Take a hands‑on role in solving complex, cross‑organization technical challenges, working directly with internal and external teams to remove roadblocks and deliver practical solutions What You Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline 10+ years of experience in leading and architecting enterprise software systems 10+ years of experience building web‑based enterprise systems 10+ years of experience with relevant programming languages and platforms such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, Angular and React 7+ years of experience with application architecture or product development experience Experience with modern software design leading to highly testable systems AWS Solutions Architect certification (preferred) Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident (Green Card Holder) per federal contract requirements MUST RESIDE IN THE United States and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States, as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust What You’d Like to Have
Experience with software development working in Agile and Scaled Agile teams Experience and application of practices such as microservices architecture, serverless architecture, and automated testing Knowledge of web services, related standards, distributed architecture design patterns, and best practices 3+ years of experience building and deploying applications to the Cloud Experience hosting with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Experience directly leading a Federal ATO process for a $10M+ project Benefits
Generous vacation and retirement plans Comprehensive health benefits Flexible work location Ongoing training and development opportunities Friendly community with lots of social events Participation in charity initiatives Employee support program Pay Range
$118,730.00 – $201,840.00 (Nationwide Remote Office, US99) EEO Statement
ICF is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and sincerely held religious beliefs. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records. Refer to our EEO policy for more information. Candidate AI Usage Policy
Interviews are conducted without AI assistance. Accommodations involving AI may be requested in advance. All information provided will be kept confidential and used only as required to provide accommodations.
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