Solutions Architect - Remote

ICF is hiring for a Solutions Architect.

What You’Ll Be Doing:

• Translate business needs into application solution architecture requirements, making frequent use of diagrams to help communicate with broad audiences 
• Inform the balance of security, tech debt, feature, and defect work 
• Estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternatives 
• Evolve the team’s capabilities toward high-performing DevSecOps practices within the Agile framework 
• Work with teams to help support and drive future development of the platform while coordinating and prioritizing the needs of existing programs and outcomes 
• Evaluate legacy and current applications, architecture, database design, etc. to make recommendations on improvements in design, performance, and quality 
• Ensure solutions are developed and packaged in an easily consumable and repeatable way for customers and internal technical teams 
• Own the technical roadmap and interface with application Project Managers to ensure achievability 
• Provide operations and monitoring support for legacy systems 
• Collaborate with IT Security to ensure compliance with regulatory policies 
• Perform proofs-of-concept as needed to determine technology  
• Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to development teams and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and governance. 
• Lead and mentor a team of software developers and engineers

What You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical field. 
• 10+ years of experience in leading and architecting enterprise software systems.
• 7+ years of application architecture or product development experience with Microsoft Azure services including AKS, Azure Functions, Azure AD, and Application Gateway.
• 2+ years’ experience with Azure’s data and AI/ML services
• Experience with modern software design leading to highly testable systems
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification preferred
• Direct experience with AI/ML integration in enterprise platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• US Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident (Green Card Holder) due to federal contract requirements.
• Must reside in the United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.).

Technologies you’ll use:  Microsoft Azure, AKS, Azure Functions, Azure AD, Application Gateway, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Azure ML, Azure Synapse, Purview, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, SQL DB, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Azure Monitor, Application Insights. 

What we'd like you to have:  

• Experience with software development working in Agile and Scaled Agile teams 
• Experience and application of practices such as microservices architecture, serverless architecture, and automated testing 
• Knowledge of web services, related standards, distributed architectures design patterns, and best practices 
• 3+ years of experience in building and deploying applications to Azure Cloud. 
• 2+ years of experience implementing IaC using Terraform 
• Experience working in bilingual (English/Spanish) environments or supporting Spanish-speaking stakeholders

Why You’Ll Love Working Here:

• Generous vacation and retirement plans 

• Comprehensive Health Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Inclusive and collaborative culture
• Participation in charity initiatives 

• Employee Support Program

Working At Icf

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$118,730.00 - $201,840.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)