Senior Solutions Architect

Location: Sterling, Virginia, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Join BAE Systems' Intelligence and Security sector and be a part of a team who solves some of the world's most complex engineering challenges. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect responsible for designing, implementing, and guiding enterprise-level technology solutions that align with business goals. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a team of Developers/Engineers on a technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function in the Cloud. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government customer community.

As a Senior Solutions Architect, you may:

• Lead the architectural design of our next-generation platform, ensuring scalability, modularity, and resilience.
• Define integration patterns and APIs that enable seamless interoperability between platform services and third-party systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and UX designers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Establish best practices for cloud-native development, leveraging tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct architecture reviews, identify technical risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Guide the adoption of emerging technologies—such as event-driven architectures, serverless computing, and AI-driven automation—where they add real value.
• Mentor engineering teams on architectural principles, design patterns, and platform governance.
• Provide a hands-on leadership approach to delivering

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a computer science or STEM field AND
• Professional level Cloud Architect certification, such as:
  • AWS Solutions Architect-Associate
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect-Associate
• 10+ years' hands-on software and/or cloud implementation experience, including the following:
  • 5+ years’ proficiency in multiple programming languages (including Java or Python)
  • 5+ years’ experience and a solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • 5+ years’ experience designing successful solutions and making trade-off decisions
  • 5+ years’ experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization
  • 3+ years’ hands-on experience with database and data management

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree in computer science or STEM field
• Professional level Cloud Architect certification, such as:
  • AWS Solutions Architect-Professional
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect-Expert
• 15+ years' hands on software and/or cloud implementation experience, including the following:
  • 8+ years’ proficiency in multiple programming languages (including Java or Python)
  • 10+ years’ experience and a solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • 10+ years’ experience designing successful solutions and making trade off decisions
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization
  • 8+ years’ hands-on experience with database and data management
  • 8+ years’ experience with cloud & hybrid networks (multiple enclaves, routing strategies)
• Expert in implementing and enforcing configuration management

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.