IT SOLUTION ARCHITECT - AI, DEVSECOPS from ALTA IT Services
Columbia, MD 21044
About the Job
SR. IT SOLUTION ARCHITECT – AI, DEVSECOPS
ALTA IT Services has a direct hire opening for a highly experienced and versatile Senior IT Solution Architect with more than 10 years of experience to lead the design and implementation of complex, high-impact IT solutions. The role will support a leading healthcare IT company based in Columbia, MD
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in full-stack development, cloud architecture, AI, and a deep understanding of modern security practices including DevSecOps, compliance frameworks, and secure software delivery.
The solution architect will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development teams, QA teams, and security specialists, to create scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of delivering technical designs while guiding the implementation from an architectural and operational perspective.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solution Design & Architecture:
- Develop comprehensive technical architectures, including front-end, back-end, and cloud services, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.
- Lead architectural discussions and decision-making processes across multiple teams.
- Translate business requirements into technical designs for new solutions.
- Assess existing solutions' architecture and identify changes to address concerns with stability, performance, scalability, and security.
- Full-Stack Development Expertise:
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and back-end frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) to drive end-to-end solutions.
- Ensure best practices are followed in software development, including design patterns, code reviews, and automation testing.
- Cloud Architecture & DevSecOps:
- Architect solutions that leverage cloud platforms (mainly AWS)
- Implement DevSecOps pipelines and best practices to streamline deployment, integrate security in the CI/CD pipeline, and automate security testing.
- Ensure that cloud infrastructures are resilient, scalable, and optimized for performance.
- Security & Compliance:
- Drive the implementation of security best practices, including encryption, identity management, threat detection, and incident response.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure that solutions meet compliance standards
- Proactively address vulnerabilities and maintain security in architecture designs.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership:
- Mentor junior architects and developers, providing technical guidance and helping them grow in their roles.
- Prepare and present architectural solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest technology trends, tools, and frameworks in the areas of full-stack development, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
- Implement processes to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- 10+ years of experience in IT solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex systems.
- Extensive experience with full-stack development, including both front-end (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, frameworks like React/Angular) and back-end (Node.js, Python, Java, etc.) technologies.
- Strong expertise in cloud architecture and AWS services.
- Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated testing frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate across diverse teams.
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