Principal Solutions Architect

Leidos

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
12+ years software development experience
5+ years architecture role experience
Service-based architecture (soa/microservices)
Leidos is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect for its Air Traffic Business Area in Gaithersburg, MD. This role involves designing scalable architectures for mission-critical systems in a hybrid cloud environment, with a focus on service-based and microservices solutions

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a Principal Solutions Architect leading the design of scalable, secure, and resilient architectures for mission-critical air traffic automation systems.
  • The position requires balancing innovation with discipline in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment while bridging mission needs, systems engineering rigor, and Agile software delivery.
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust clearance to work on hybrid cloud data mesh architectures impacting millions of air travelers.

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Leidos is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect for its Air Traffic Business Area in Gaithersburg, MD. This role involves designing scalable architectures for mission-critical systems in a hybrid cloud environment, with a focus on service-based and microservices solutions.

Salary

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years software development experience
  • 5+ years architecture role experience
  • Service-based architecture (SOA/microservices)
  • API design and service integration
  • Major cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Federal security frameworks (NIST/FedRAMP)
  • Containerization and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)

Nice-to-have

  • Event-driven architectures and streaming technologies
  • Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure Solutions Architect)
  • Zero Trust Architecture knowledge
  • Agile/SAFe development environment experience
  • Data architecture or AI/ML integration background
  • Experience with federal civilian or DoD customers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • 12+ years experience in software development or systems engineering
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance
  • Successful completion of government background investigations

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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