Senior Solutions Architect

<p>540 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to support our partnership with Google and the DoW in building new capabilities for an Air Force integration platform. This platform leverages Google Cloud, Apigee, and Kubernetes to enable scalable, secure, and mission-critical systems. </p> <p>In this role, you will lead technical architecture efforts and ensure the successful delivery of complex, distributed systems that support Air Force operations. </p> <p><strong>Location</strong>: Remote within the continental United States, East Coast working hours<br><strong>Citizenship & Clearance Requirement</strong>: per client requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoW Secret clearance<br><strong>Education Requirement: </strong>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)<br><strong>540 Internal Thrive Level: </strong>Senior Solutions Architect</p> <p><strong>WHY 540?</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the technical architecture and delivery of an Air Force integration platform built on Google Cloud, Apigee, and Kubernetes</li> <li>Design and guide implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud architectures</li> <li>Partner with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to translate mission needs into technical solutions and platform capabilities</li> <li>Support engineering teams in the design, building, and troubleshooting distributed systems and cloud-native applications</li> <li>Guide decisions across cloud architecture, networking, system design, and service integrations</li> <li>Design and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows for multiple services</li> <li>Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and deliver practical solutions</li> <li>Produce clear technical documentation for architecture decisions, system design, and platform configurations</li> <li>Provide hands-on technical leadership, contributing to implementation when needed</li> <li>Work directly with client stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure solutions meet mission needs and timelines</li> </ul> <p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in a technical leadership or architecture role</li> <li>Experience designing and building ent