Solutions Architect

 TISTA is seeking an experienced and strategic Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level data and application platforms. This role owns the end-to-end technical vision from capture and proposal through delivery and operationalization.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data intelligence platforms, multi-cloud architecture, and enterprise integration, with the ability to unify complex systems into scalable, governed solutions that drive mission outcomes.

At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission‑driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

• Serve as the lead technical authority for large-scale programs, owning the technical vision from proposal and capture through delivery and operations, including integration design, cloud platform engineering, and migration roadmaps.
• Drive enterprise modernization efforts, integrating multiple systems into unified, scalable, and governed data and application platforms.
• Lead the technical strategy for data platforms, implementing Lakehouse, medallion architecture, and data mesh governance principles.
• Design hub-and-spoke integration platforms and DevSecOps hosting strategies to unify disparate enterprise systems.
• Define and implement operational models, including SLAs, observability, data quality frameworks, and production support strategies to ensure platform reliability and performance.
• Build and present Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical demonstrations for clients, including support for competitive procurements and oral presentations.
• Design and develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and enterprise platforms to improve delivery efficiency and reduce cost of bidding.
• Implement data engineering and orchestration practices using tools such as Airflow, DBT, or equivalent, along with data governance and master data management frameworks.
• Produce architecture artifacts including design documents, diagrams, standards, and white papers.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to team growth, hiring, and capability development across the organization.
• Lead the integration of AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities into enterprise solutions to drive innovation and mission value.

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, integration patterns, and modern data platforms, including:
• Event-driven architecture.
• API-led integration (REST, SOAP, GraphQL).
• ETL/ELT pipelines and streaming architecture.
• Deep expertise in data platforms and distributed systems, including Lakehouse architectures and Delta Lake or equivalent.
• Strong experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks or similar technologies.
• Experience implementing data governance, data quality, and mastering data management (MDM) frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CDK).
• Experience with containerization and DevSecOps, including Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java, or Go, along with PySpark and SQL.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal capture/proposal efforts, including technical solutioning and client presentations.
• Experience designing and integrating enterprise-scale systems (10+ systems or large distributed environments).
• Strong leadership experience, including stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of federal security frameworks (FISMA, RMF, FedRAMP, HIPAA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strongly preferred experience in healthcare, supply chain, or large federal data environments.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, Databricks, TOGAF).
• Experience with Agile and SAFe delivery frameworks.

What Success Looks Like:

• Solutions are designed and delivered with minimal technical risk and operational surprises.
• Proposals win based on clear, differentiated, and scalable technical solutions.
• Teams leverage reusable platforms and accelerators across programs.
• Data ecosystems are AI-ready, governed, and mission-aligned by design.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, equivalent, or higher PLUS 10 Years of experience.

• Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.

Clearance Requirement:

• Ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation.
• US Citizen only.

Location:

• Remote, USA.
• Preferred Austin or DC area.
• Travel as necessary.

Pay Range:

• The pay for this position ranges from $144,245 to $165,395.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/