Solutions Architect (Software Development)

hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find a Solutions Architect . See details below :

About The Role :

Expression is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge, scalable solutions that align with client objectives and industry best practices. The Solutions Architect will oversee the full solution lifecycle, from pre-sales engagement to post-contract implementation, ensuring seamless integration and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Client Solutions , this role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and strategic thinking to drive innovation and successful solution delivery. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients, internal stakeholders, and engineering teams to architect modern, secure, and efficient systems tailored to diverse environments, including cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures .

About the Company :

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression's "Perpetual Innovation" culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for their clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with their clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define technical roadmaps and oversee the seamless transition of awarded contracts from pre-sales to operational execution, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Provide architectural governance to ensure solutions adhere to customer requirements, industry best practices, and compliance / regulatory standards.
• Lead the architecture and design of innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that leverage modern software technologies and align to Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles.
• Develop cloud-native architectures tailored for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Design and lead implementation of robust data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Evaluate and recommend data storage solutions based on customer use cases and data.
• Drive modernization efforts, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, APIs, and serverless architectures.
• Act as the primary technical advisor to clients, understanding their business challenges and translating them into effective, high-value solutions.
• Lead technical discussions during pre-sales and post-sales engagements, ensuring clear communication of solution benefits and implementation plans.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and operations teams to align solutions with business objectives and technical feasibility.
• Champion the adoption of DevSecOps best practices, ensuring automation across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including CI / CD pipelines, testing, monitoring, and deployment.
• Promote infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation for scalable and repeatable deployments.
• Define and enforce security, compliance, and governance frameworks for cloud and hybrid solutions.
• Establish robust documentation, technology sustainment strategies, and continuous process improvement plans.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring solution feasibility, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
• Influence organizational technology strategy, helping shape future solution offerings and capabilities.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.