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Senior Technical Lead, Enterprise Risk Architecture – McLean, VA
Senior Technical Lead, Architecture – Enterprise Risk Delivery
📍 Location: McLean, VA
🏢 Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite (Up to 6 Remote Weeks Per Year with Manager Approval)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Exceptional Candidates
💰 Compensation: $210,000 – $230,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus
Overview
A leading financial services organization is seeking a Senior Technical Lead, Architecture – Enterprise Risk Delivery to provide architectural leadership across a portfolio of enterprise risk technology initiatives.
This Director-level individual contributor role is responsible for designing and governing enterprise-scale technology solutions supporting Financial Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Financial Crimes, and Compliance functions. The successful candidate will lead solution architecture across complex business domains while partnering closely with engineering, data, product, security, and business stakeholders to drive enterprise modernization initiatives, including cloud transformation and GenAI adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Solution Architecture
Design enterprise-scale, secure, and scalable solution architectures.
Define architectural blueprints and implementation roadmaps.
Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices.
Ensure long-term scalability, maintainability, and resilience of enterprise platforms.
Technical Leadership
Provide technical leadership across engineering, architecture, and product teams.
Mentor engineering teams and influence technical direction.
Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance on complex technical decisions.
Balance innovation, delivery speed, and technical debt.
Enterprise Risk Technology
Deliver technology solutions supporting:
Financial Risk
Non-Financial Risk
Financial Crimes
Regulatory Compliance
Enable enterprise data integration and risk analytics.
Support regulatory compliance through modern technology solutions.
Cloud & Modern Engineering
Architect cloud-native enterprise solutions.
Drive modernization initiatives across distributed systems.
Lead API-first, microservices-based architecture strategies.
Support enterprise AI and Generative AI initiatives.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, data, and engineering organizations.
Influence executive stakeholders through clear technical communication.
Evaluate emerging technologies aligned with strategic business goals.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
✔ 10+ years of software engineering experience.
✔ 8+ years in architecture or senior technical leadership.
✔ 15+ years of overall technology experience preferred.
✔ Experience leading large-scale enterprise architecture initiatives.
✔ Experience within highly regulated industries such as:
Financial Services
Banking
Mortgage
Healthcare
Technical Expertise
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Microservices Architecture
API Design & Integration
Integration Patterns
Micro Frontends
Twelve-Factor Application Design
Cloud Platforms
AWS (Preferred)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Modern Technologies
Kubernetes
Kafka
Java
Python
Angular
DevOps & Engineering
CI/CD
DevOps Practices
Agile Methodologies
Enterprise Platform Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI (GenAI)
AI Solution Design
Enterprise AI Integration
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within the mortgage or housing finance industry.
Cloud Architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent).
Experience leading enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
Background in enterprise data platforms and analytics.
Experience supporting regulatory technology solutions.
Must-Have Skills
Architecture
Enterprise Solution Architecture
Cloud Architecture
Microservices
API Architecture
Enterprise Integration
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS (Preferred)
Azure or GCP
Kubernetes
Kafka
Development
Java
Python
Angular
Leadership
Technical Leadership
Enterprise Strategy
Executive Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Architecture Governance
Modern Engineering
CI/CD
DevOps
Agile Delivery
AI / GenAI
Screening Questions
Do you have at least 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience?
Do you have 8 or more years of experience in solution architecture or technical leadership?
Have you designed enterprise-scale cloud-native architectures using AWS, Azure, or GCP?
Do you have experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, Java, Python, and modern distributed systems?
Have you designed microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and cloud-native enterprise platforms?
Do you have experience implementing or architecting Generative AI or AI-enabled solutions?
Have you worked within highly regulated industries such as financial services, banking, mortgage, or healthcare?
Have you led enterprise transformation or modernization initiatives?
Do you hold any cloud architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent)?
Are you comfortable working onsite in McLean, VA with limited remote flexibility?
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
Be an experienced enterprise architect with deep technical expertise.
Have successfully led architecture strategy across complex enterprise environments.
Possess extensive cloud architecture experience, particularly with AWS.
Demonstrate expertise in modern software engineering, APIs, and microservices.
Have experience delivering technology within highly regulated industries.
Be comfortable influencing executives and senior business stakeholders.
Mentor engineering teams while remaining hands-on with architectural decision-making.
Drive innovation through cloud modernization, DevOps, and AI technologies.
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Experience
15+ Years Overall Technology Experience
Leadership
Director-Level Individual Contributor
Architecture
Enterprise Solution Architecture
Cloud
AWS (Preferred), Azure, GCP
Technologies
Kubernetes, Kafka, Java, Python, Angular
Engineering
Microservices, APIs, DevOps, CI/CD
Industry
Financial Services / Highly Regulated Environment
AI
GenAI & Enterprise AI Solutions
Location
McLean, VA
Work Arrangement
Primarily Onsite (Up to 6 Remote Weeks Per Year)
Compensation
$210K – $230K + Bonus
Relocation
Available for Exceptional Candidates
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture and cloud-native solution design.
Strong leadership while operating as a hands-on technical contributor.
Ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable technical solutions.
Experience driving enterprise modernization and digital transformation.
Strong understanding of risk, compliance, and secure architecture within regulated industries.
Exceptional communication skills with both executive leadership and engineering teams.
Passion for mentoring engineers, driving innovation, and adopting emerging technologies such as Generative AI.
Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect | TS/SCI with Poly | Palm Bay, FL
Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect (TS/SCI with Poly)
📍 Location: Palm Bay, FL (100% Onsite)
🏢 Industry: Aerospace & Defense
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🗓️ Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed
💰 Compensation: $140,000 – $180,000 Base Salary
Overview
A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect to lead the design, modernization, and long-term evolution of a containerized microservices platform supporting mission-critical applications.
This is a highly technical architecture role focused on DevOps engineering, containerization, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices while partnering closely with software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced DevOps Architect, Platform Architect, Software Architect, or Cloud Infrastructure Architect who enjoys designing scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
DevOps & Platform Architecture
Lead the architecture and design of Docker-based microservices platforms.
Develop scalable, secure, and resilient distributed system architectures.
Define platform roadmaps and long-term modernization strategies.
Establish architecture standards and engineering best practices.
Containerization & Orchestration
Design and implement containerized application environments.
Drive technical decisions around container orchestration platforms.
Improve platform scalability, availability, and operational resilience.
Guide platform standardization across engineering teams.
CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation
Design modern CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives.
Improve build, release, deployment, and monitoring processes.
Promote DevOps best practices across the software lifecycle.
Software Architecture
Produce detailed architectural designs and interface specifications.
Define deployment models and technical design documentation.
Support API integration and service-to-service communication.
Evaluate architecture tradeoffs and recommend improvements.
Technical Leadership
Lead architecture and design reviews.
Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance.
Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program leadership.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience
OR
Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
OR
13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree
Security Clearance
✔ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required)
Required Technical Expertise
DevOps & Platform Engineering
DevOps Architecture
Platform Engineering
Distributed Systems Architecture
Microservices Architecture
Docker
CI/CD & Automation
Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Configuration Management
Automated Deployments
Container Technologies
Docker
Kubernetes
OpenShift (or similar orchestration platforms)
Software Architecture
API Design
Service-to-Service Communication
Distributed Systems
Platform Modernization
Security & Reliability
Secure Platform Engineering
Scalability & Performance Optimization
System Reliability & Observability
Infrastructure Resilience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
Kubernetes
OpenShift
Docker Enterprise
Infrastructure Automation
Platform Modernization
Enterprise DevOps
Cloud-Native Platforms
Large-Scale Distributed Systems
Strong experience producing:
Architecture documentation
Technical design artifacts
Interface specifications
Engineering decision records
Must-Have Skills
Architecture
Docker-Based Architecture
Microservices
Distributed Systems
Platform Engineering
DevOps
CI/CD Pipelines
Infrastructure as Code
Configuration Management
Deployment Automation
Leadership
Technical Leadership
Architecture Reviews
Engineering Mentorship
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Infrastructure
Kubernetes / OpenShift
API Integration
Secure Platform Engineering
Monitoring & Observability
Screening Questions
Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph?
How many years of experience do you have in DevOps engineering, software architecture, or platform architecture?
Have you designed and implemented Docker-based microservices architectures?
What experience do you have with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift?
Have you designed and implemented enterprise CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code solutions?
Have you produced detailed architectural documentation, technical designs, and deployment models?
Do you have experience designing secure distributed systems, APIs, and service-to-service communication patterns?
Have you led architecture reviews, mentored engineering teams, and driven technical direction?
What tools or technologies have you used for infrastructure automation and configuration management?
Are you able to work onsite full-time in Palm Bay, Florida?
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
Hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Be an experienced DevOps or Platform Architect with deep expertise in distributed systems.
Have extensive experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.
Possess strong Kubernetes or OpenShift experience.
Be comfortable defining enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology roadmaps.
Thrive in highly collaborative engineering environments.
Demonstrate strong mentoring, communication, and technical leadership skills.
Balance hands-on engineering with strategic architectural decision-making.
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Clearance
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Experience
10–15+ Years
Architecture
DevOps, Platform & Microservices
Containerization
Docker
Orchestration
Kubernetes / OpenShift
DevOps
CI/CD, IaC, Configuration Management
Software
API Design, Distributed Systems
Location
Palm Bay, FL
Work Arrangement
100% Onsite
Schedule
9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)
Compensation
$140K – $180K
Relocation
Available
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Deep expertise in DevOps architecture and distributed systems.
Strong experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.
Ability to architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions.
Proven success implementing CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation strategies.
Strong technical leadership with experience mentoring engineering teams.
Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to drive platform modernization while ensuring operational reliability and long-term maintainability.