Software Engineering Solutions Architect 03837 NWSOL

Location: Richland, Washington
Title: Software Engineering Solutions Architect
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Solutions is a Government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The company's focus is facilities operation and maintenance, waste management and radiological services, security control and force protection, and environmental services.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Software Engineering Solution Architect's role is to plan, coordinate, architect, and supervise all activities related to the integration of software programs, applications, and third-party solutions as required to meet the business requirements of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain an application integration architecture for the organization.
• Oversee testing of the interoperability of application modules under development by in-house applications development teams, commercial off the shelf software, and with external third parties.
• Lead the development and implementation of software architecture strategies that support the organization's goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams, ensuring best practices in software development.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality and performance of software solutions.
• Contribute to the formation and evolution of the HMIS Enterprise Architecture organization.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800.53, DOE software quality assurance, Hanford Agile SDLC and other relevant regulatory and quality standards.
• Mentor and develop junior architects and engineers within the organization.
• Drive proactive, solution-oriented collaboration across departments, ensuring streamlined communication and effective decision-making to advance strategic initiatives.
• Establish systems, structures, and communication methods that promote accountability for the organizations strategic priorities and major initiatives, fostering alignment and transparency across teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or a related field
• 15 years operational experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Deep fluency in SQL and experience with modern database-driven applications, as well as enterprise data management strategies.
• Experience in modernizing legacy applications to contemporary standards and platforms, including cloud-based solutions.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence technical teams and stakeholders.
• Expertise in multiple modern programming languages and software development methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile frameworks and contributing to Agile transformation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and Secure by Design principles.
• A track record of innovation and the ability to drive change within an organization.
• Experience in mentoring and developing technical talent.
• Advanced business acumen with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Highly adaptable, resilient, and solutions-focused, with the ability to navigate a fast-paced, evolving business landscape while maintaining a positive and results-driven mindset.
• Demonstrated capacity for leading technical process improvement and organizational development initiatives, spanning multiple departments or functions, from conception to completion.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbal and written to a variety of stakeholders including employees, executive level management, customers, and other contractors, Department of Energy and outside agencies

Special Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment background check
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to Department of Energy sites
• Must be able to obtain and maintain at least a DOE L clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with project controls processes and project management software
• Deep experience with .NET, ColdFusion, and SQL
• Experience acting as the technical lead of cross-functional application architecture and tiger teams

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The work may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works mainly in typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.