Director of Solutions Architecture (Platform)
Company: Raft
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support
require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work
must be conducted within the continental U.S.Who we are:
Raft () is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with
a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale,
and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean,
VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public
agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and
cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the
lives of millions of Americans.
We're looking for an experiencedDirector of Solutions Architecture
(Platform). The role will be dedicated to being able to deeply
understand all projects at Raft, collaborate with technical teams
and stakeholders, and respond to Government Contracting
solicitations (RFIs/RFPs).
What we are looking for:
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing scalable
software platforms, with a deep understanding of cloud
technologies, microservices architecture, and containerization
Demonstrated experience in authoring technical volumes to support
Government Contracting (Gov Con), preferably DoD, solicitation
responses (e.g. Request for Information (RFI) and Request for
Proposal (RFP))
Ability to align technical solutions with business goals, ensuring
that platform architectures support and enhance long-term goals
Strong analytical ability to address complex technical
challenges
Strong ability to clearly communicate complex solutions in plain
English both written and verbally across a diverse stakeholder
audience (technical, non-technical)
Excellent leadership skills with experience in guiding
cross-functional teams. Ability to work collaboratively with
product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders
In-depth understanding of industry best practices and emerging
trends in software platforms and cloud computing. Continuous
learning mindset with a passion for staying updated on the latest
technological advancements
Highly preferred:
Experience being in the DoD around software platform
modernization
Deeply technical background and eagerness to constantly learn
You'd like to remain 25% with hands on building (hands on
keyboard)
Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret security clearance
Work Type:
Colorado Springs, CO or Los Angeles, CA
May require up to 20% travel
What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salary
Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and company match
Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
Education & training benefits
Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
Team off-site in fun places!
Generous Referral Bonuses
And More!
Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical
transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will
adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint
becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only
as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed
mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to
the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other
product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our
success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better
world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems.
And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow
us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where
out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support
our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper
collaborative team where each team member brings a unique
perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make
Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and
cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation
and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be
considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran or disability status.We're an equal opportunity
employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without
attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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