Remote Solutions Architect

Description:

• Analytica is seeking a remote Solutions Architect to lead and manage a high-profile team focused on the architecture and implementation of data science and machine learning efforts.
• As a core member of the team, you will work with a diverse group of professionals to address solution matters, identify nuisances, and propose alternatives.
• Responsibilities include leading architectural design and technical planning, developing and implementing modern techniques and technologies such as Cloud (AWS), Software Defined Networking (SDN), AIOps, AI/ML, Elasticsearch, and Kafka.
• You will lead the development and enhancement of a shared enterprise data environment that meets various Analytics, Reporting, and Data Science federal requirements.
• The role involves developing and maintaining complex solution architectures and design documentation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, integrating new technologies, and evaluating tools for high-quality delivery.
• You will maintain a forward-looking perspective on industry trends and emerging technologies, support innovation planning, and analyze government customer requirements to develop system requirements specifications.
• Responsibilities also include data gathering, requirements definition and analysis, use case development, gap analysis, and providing measurable input to new solutions and processes.
• You will engage with clients using various information gathering techniques to collect complex business data requirements from Business teams.
• The role requires analyzing requirements in relation to available data, assessing source system data quality, and analyzing schemas to meet performance requirements.
• You will design and maintain a master data management strategy, oversee database administration and engineering, and ensure high-quality data deliverable artifacts are provided.
• Additionally, you will support the proposal response process, including solutioning, proposal writing, and code challenges.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have 8+ years of experience developing enterprise data warehouse or lake solutions.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with SDLC methodology and Agile project management, particularly in working with the Federal Government, is necessary.
• Experience leading strategy development, architecture creation, design, development, and delivery of data-driven capabilities within the IRS environment is required.
• Candidates should have experience with data architectures and pipelines for structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data across various data repositories and data lakes.
• A broad knowledge across the entire analytics lifecycle, particularly around data engineering, databases, governance, and end-user workflows, is essential.
• Experience with front-end technologies, UI/UX design, Agile DevSecOps tools, and CI/CD pipelines is required.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, cloud computing, distributed systems, and microservices architecture is necessary.
• A strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum ceremonies, and experience with Agile work management tools such as JIRA and Confluence is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data science and machine learning concepts, along with experience working with data scientists in the design and implementation of machine learning applications, is essential.
• AWS Certification is preferred.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess an active IRS Clearance.

Benefits:

• Analytica offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses.
• Employer-paid health care is provided.
• The company offers training and development funds to support employee growth.
• A 401k match is available to help employees save for retirement.