Solutions Architect

540 is seeking a Solutions Architect to support our partnership with Google and the Department of War in advancing mission-critical capabilities for a global data processing platform. This platform leverages Machine Learning, modern cloud and containerized technologies to ingest, process, and analyze high-volume, time-series data.

In this role, you will support technical architecture efforts and contribute to the design and delivery of distributed systems that enable near real-time analysis and mission insight. You will work at the intersection of data engineering, platform architecture, and mission operations, helping ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and secure within highly regulated, high-impact environments.

• Location : Patrick Space Force Base, FL. Primarily onsite, up to 5 days/week. Travel up to 25%
• Citizenship & Clearance Requirement : Per client requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active DoW clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)
• 540 Internal Thrive Level: Solutions Architect III

WHY 540?

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems.

HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT

Support the design and implementation of cloud-based platforms and distributed systems

Contribute to architecture decisions across cloud infrastructure, networking, and system design

Work shoulder to shoulder with engineers and stakeholders to translate mission needs into technical solutions

Build, deploying, and troubleshooting cloud-native applications and services

Support the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver practical solutions

Produce and maintain technical documentation for system design and architecture decisions

Participate in technical discussions and contribute to solution design and tradeoff analysis

Support integration efforts across services, APIs, and platform components

Work with delivery teams to ensure solutions align with mission needs and timelines

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

4+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or architecture roles

Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

Experience with containerized environments

Experience with Python and strong programming ability in a typed language (Java, Kotlin, C#, etc.)

Experience building or supporting distributed systems and cloud-based applications

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows

Familiarity with Event-Driven and Asynchronous Architecture

Understanding of authentication and authorization concepts (SAML, OAuth, etc.)

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with identity and access management tools (Keycloak)

Experience with AI/ML platforms (Vertex AI)

Experience with Kubernetes and serverless deployments

Familiarity with DevSecOps practices

Experience with Linux administration (especially RHEL)

Experience building data pipelines and/or ETL/ELT pipelines

Experience working in Agile development environments

Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government programs, particularly DoW environments

BENEFITS & PERKS

Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off

Health, dental and vision insurance plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401k with employer match

Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability

Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)

Paid cloud developer accounts

Referral bonuses

HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)

Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)

Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.