<p>As Sr. Solutions Architect III, you'll design and deliver comprehensive technical solutions that bridge business requirements with scalable, secure technology implementations. This role will collaborate closely with government stakeholders, lead solution design across multiple projects, and drive architectural excellence while identifying opportunities for innovation and operational efficiency.</p> <p>We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.</p> <p>If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!</p> <p>What you'll do:</p> <ul> <li>You will design comprehensive technical solutions that address complex business challenges and identify architectural improvements across multiple technology domains </li><li>You'll continuously evaluate and optimize solution architectures to improve performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of technology implementations </li><li>You'll collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and development teams to architect integrated solutions while providing technical leadership and implementation guidance </li><li>You'll support business development and account growth by contributing solution architecture expertise to pipeline development and strategic planning initiatives </li><li>You'll participate in strategic planning sessions focused on solution portfolio expansion and enterprise growth objectives </li><li>You'll provide solution architecture guidance and technical advisory services to ensure secure, compliant, and well-integrated technology implementations </li><li>You will engage directly with senior government executives to present solution architectures, provide technical consultation, and serve as a trusted advisor on complex technology initiatives </li></ul> <p>What you'll need to succeed:</p> <ul> <li>You have the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Suitability clearance </li><li>You have at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or other comparable degree or experience </li><li>You have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Information Technology with a focus on solution architecture, enterprise systems design, and AI/ML solution delivery </li><li>You possess strong solution architecture experience with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical designs and guide cross-functional teams through implementation </li><li>You have extensive architecture & design experience, including at least three (3) years designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions in AWS cloud environments </li><li>You have a strong software development background and are proficient in solution architecture patterns including microservices, event-driven architectures, and can provide guidance on architecture pattern selection and best practices </li><li>You have experience designing and implementing real-time data streaming architectures using Apache Kafka or other types of message brokers for high-throughput, fault-tolerant event processing and data pipeline integration </li><li>You have hands-on experience architecting unified analytics platforms using Databricks for large-scale data processing, machine learning workflows, and collaborative data science initiatives </li><li>You have experience architecting search and analytics solutions using the Elastic stack and/or Amazon OpenSearch </li><li>You have experience leading digital transformation initiatives including legacy system modernization and developing target-state architecture roadmaps </li><li>You are proficient in multiple programming languages including Java, JavaScript, and Python </li><li>You have deep knowledge of containerization technologies and orchestration platforms including Docker and Kubernetes for solution scalability </li><li>You have strong understanding of enterprise networking, security architectures, load balancing strategies, and database design principles </li></ul> <p>SALARY RANGE: $138,000 - $216,000</p> <p>The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:</p> <ul> <li>The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience </li><li>The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs </li><li>Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation </li><li>This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include: </li><li>Performance-based bonuses </li><li>Company-paid training and/or certifications </li><li>Referral bonuses </li></ul>