ICF is hiring for a Solutions Architect.
What youll 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 teams capabilities toward high-performing DevSecOps practices within the Agile framework
Work with teams to help 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
Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to development teams and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and governance.
Lead and mentor a team of software developers and engineers
What you must have:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or other related scientific or technical field.
10 years of experience in leading and architecting enterprise software systems.
7 years of application architecture or product development experiencewith Microsoft Azure services including AKS Azure Functions Azure AD and Application Gateway.
2 years experience with Azures data and AI/ML services
Experience with modern software design leading to highly testable systems
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification preferred
Direct experience with AI/ML integration in enterprise platforms.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
US Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident (Green Card Holder) due to federal contract requirements.
Must reside in the United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.).
Technologies youll use:Microsoft Azure AKS Azure Functions Azure AD Application Gateway Azure OpenAI Cognitive Services Azure ML Azure Synapse Purview Power BI Azure Data Factory SQL DB GitHub Actions Terraform Azure Monitor Application Insights.
What wed like you 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 architectures design patterns and best practices
3 years of experience in building and deploying applications to Azure Cloud.
2 years of experience implementing IaC using Terraform
Experience working in bilingual (English/Spanish) environments or supporting Spanish-speaking stakeholders
Why youll love working here:
Generous vacation and retirement plans
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Inclusive and collaborative culture
Participation in charity initiatives
Employee support program
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$118730.00 - $201840.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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