IT Solution Architect

Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Who you'll be:

As an IT Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the organization by implementing and enhancing Quality Assurance processes. Your key responsibilities will include developing robust architecture and development standards to ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability across projects. Your expertise in assessing .Net and Java applications for improvement opportunities and establishing future technology roadmaps will be crucial, along with exposure to tools such as automated testing frameworks, architecture modeling software, and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and strengthen Quality Assurance processes across IT projects
• Develop and enforce architecture and development standards
• Assess current .Net and Java applications to identify improvement opportunities
• Develop future roadmaps for application modernization and optimization
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Lead change management initiatives related to IT architecture and quality assurance
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to development teams

Requirements

• Experience in solution architecture, particularly in environments demanding strong change management and quality assurance
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, architecture modeling software, and version control systems
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams through technology transitions
• Track record of implementing best practices in software development lifecycles
• Ability to analyze complex systems and communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Experience with both .Net and Java ecosystems
• History of guiding organizations through modernization initiatives
• Onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Security Clearance:
• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position
• As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
• The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
• $94,000 - $178,700 USD
• What We Believe
• As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.