Solutions Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Define and own end-to-end application architecture aligned with business goals and enterprise standards .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $136,000 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Java/J2EE application development, cloud architecture, and microservices design, with a strong focus on security compliance and agile methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor developers while ensuring adherence to enterprise standards.

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Java/J2EE DevelopmentCloud ArchitectureMicroservices DesignCI/CD AutomationAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

JavaRESTful Web ServicesSpring FrameworkSQLORM ToolsMicroservicesOAuth2.0JWTJava Server FacesData Modeling

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

LinuxGitJiraConfluenceGitLab CI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsBashSubversionJetBrains Tool Suite

Industry Keywords

Enterprise StandardsSecurity ComplianceAgile EnvironmentDevOpsIT Transformations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudHibernateJ2EEJavaJavaScriptJenkinsLinuxMicroservicesPerlSpringSQLSubversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own end-to-end application architecture aligned with business goals and enterprise standards
Lead architectural reviews, create reference architectures, and establish development best practices
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies
Design integration patterns connecting client applications with cloud-based back-end systems
Build and optimize microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven components
Develop and architect micro-frontend applications using modular UI composition, Module Federation, or similar patterns
Implement authentication and authorization frameworks such as OAuth2.0 and JWT
Develop complex workflow systems using cloud services and distributed architectures
Write clean, maintainable, testable code and lead code reviews
Integrate applications with cloud storage systems
Collaborate with DevSecOps teams on CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Lead cross-functional teams of developers, UI/UX designers, product managers, and QA engineers
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and architectural oversight
Communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs to stakeholders
Ensure compliance with security, governance, and enterprise standards
Develop, operate, and support systems providing secure public access to court electronic records for the Judiciary’s PACER program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus at least seven years (7+) of experience in enterprise-grade software development using Java/J2EE technology in a web-based environment
Expert-level Java developer experience
Experience with Linux (Red Hat)
Some experience with Java Server Faces (JSF)/RichFaces
Experience with RESTful web services
Experience with Spring Framework
Experience automating CI/CD pipelines
SQL and data modeling experience, including ORM tools/frameworks such as Hibernate and working knowledge of JPA
Experience architecting and operating cloud solutions
Ability to adapt to different enterprise security requirements
Experience with on-premise-to-cloud migrations or IT transformations
Experience with cloud computing and hybrid cloud platforms
Experience with DevOps and DevSecOps approaches
Extensive experience developing applications in an agile environment
Experience with Git or another distributed source control system
Working knowledge of Federal IT security guidelines and practices and Section 508/accessibility
Ability to contribute individually and work as a team member in an agile team
Excellent oral and written presentation and communication skills
Consultant mindset and ability to work with high-level customer stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with process design and documentation methodologies, quality deliverables, process and use-case modeling, and business case development
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Strong project management, leadership, and meeting facilitation skills with knowledge of the project life cycle
Experience with Java, JSF, PrimeFaces, JavaScript, CSS, Perl, and/or Linux shell
Experience with DevOps tools including Jira, Confluence, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bash, Subversion (SVN), and JetBrains Tool Suite
Nice to have: experience in Perl

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, personal time, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance