McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
Overview Steampunk is seeking a Solution Architect responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions that support client mission objectives. The Solution …
Skills: Solution Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Microservices, API Design, DevSecOps
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$157k–$213k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software En…
Skills: Java, SQL, Javascript, React/Redux, AngularJS
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$130k–$190k/yr
Overview As a Senior Salesforce Application Developer, you will work with Technical/Solutions Architects and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into well‐architected solutions that best leverage the Sal…
Skills: Salesforce Development, Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, Force.com APIs
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$130k–$180k/yr
Overview As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will work within our growing DevSecOps practice delivering features to support cloud migration, cloud optimization and cloud deployment. We are looking for candidates with 5-8 yea…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, AWS, Azure
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$143k–$187k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations …
Skills: Cloud Engineering, AWS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$140k–$190k/yr
Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Senior AI Developer to design, build, and optimize advanced AI solutions across predictive, generative, and autonomous system domains. This role requires strong hands-on engin…
Skills: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$140k–$190k/yr
Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Senior AI Developer to design, build, and optimize advanced AI solutions across predictive, generative, and autonomous system domains. This role requires strong hands-on engin…
Skills: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$115k–$140k/yr
Overview We are seeking a Prompt Engineer design, test, and refine interaction patterns for generative AI systems used across our client engagements. This role is central to shaping how users experience AI-powered applic…
Skills: Prompt Engineering, LLM Optimization, RAG Architectures, Python, LangChain
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$75k–$140k/yr
Overview As a Business Analyst you will lead the collection, capture, and management of mission user needs from prioritization, concept development, and feature writing to support development and deployment within an AI-…
Skills: Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Engineering, User Story Writing, Stakeholder Management
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$175k–$250k/yr
Overview As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will work with a team of developers to deliver software features, APIs, and micro-service solutions. We are looking for candidates with 5-7 years of experience writing softw…
Skills: Operational Delivery, Leadership, IT Services Management, Talent Acquisition, Mentorship
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$90k–$130k/yr
Overview We are looking for an AI Evaluation Scientist to design and execute evaluation processes that ensure our predictive and generative AI systems are accurate, reliable, safe, and aligned with mission requirements. …
Skills: Selenium, Cucumber JVM, TestNG, Java, API Testing
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$150k–$313k/yr
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 li…
Skills: Project Management, IT Transformation, DevSecOps, Agile Scrum, Technology Strategy Planning
McLean, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
Public Trust Eligibility Required About Aretum Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sec…
Skills: ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework Core, PostgreSQL, GraphQL
McLean, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$142k–$208k/yr
To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Sales Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI …
Skills: Software Sales, Account Management, Enterprise Sales, Consultative Selling, Prospecting
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$230k–$262k/yr
Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Full Stack Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delive…
Skills: People Management, Distributed Microservices, Full Stack Development, Cloud Computing, JavaScript
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$62k–$141k/yr
Cloud Architect The Opportunity: Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to create a cloud-based technical architecture that meets c…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$62k–$141k/yr
Cloud Architect The Opportunity: Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to create a cloud-based technical architecture that meets c…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$62k–$141k/yr
Cloud Architect The Opportunity: Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to create a cloud-based technical architecture that meets c…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Python, C++, Bash Scripting, Postgres, Ansible
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States · On-site
$69k–$158k/yr
Front End Developer The Opportunity: As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop software, b…
Skills: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, Vue
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The Solution Architect is responsible for designing scalable, secure technology solutions and translating business requirements into technical architectures. They provide technical leadership across the solution lifecycle, ensuring alignment with DevSecOps and cloud-enabled engineering practices.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a technical field and over 10 years of experience in software engineering or systems architecture. Proficiency in designing distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms is required, along with the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
Steampunk is seeking a Solution Architect responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions that support client mission objectives. The Solution Architect works closely with program leadership, engineers, architects, and stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into well-architected systems.
This role provides technical leadership across the solution lifecycle, ensuring architectural consistency, integration across systems, and alignment with modern engineering practices such as Agile delivery, DevSecOps, and cloud-enabled architectures. The Solution Architect evaluates technology options, establishes architectural standards, and supports engineering teams in implementing resilient and scalable solutions.
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
Steampunk Digital Consulting - Innovate like a startup, even if you aren't one. We make Chicago thrive
When Steampunk Digital Consulting was established, we committed ourselves to the concept of providing our clients with Unfair Ideas, and we’ve been re-establishing ourselves every day since to deliver the Unfair Ideas that give our clients an unfair advantage. Because we believe that’s what this business requires: a fresh perspective, a new approach, and an interdependent group of people dedicated to taking on whatever new challenge or opportunity the day brings. That’s why we bring a holistic approach to marketing, gathering together the best of all disciplines under one roof. We understand that today’s modern companies need a creative partner that works the way they do: fast, open, and collaboratively. Which, done correctly, is itself a little unfair. We truly believe in the transformative power of illustration and design and their ability to simplify communications, elevate experiences, engage and inspire people everywhere. Good design and good relationships come from collaboration.
Offices: 1 W Superior St, Chicago, Illinois, US
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