Coforma · 6 hours ago
Solutions Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $187K/yr
8+ years expCoforma is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their multidisciplinary Growth team. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions and proposals that align with client needs, ensuring successful outcomes for both clients and end users.
ConsultingHealth Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across Coforma to conduct technical reviews of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and supporting solicitation materials to understand requirements and objectives and document risks and mitigation strategies to incorporate into our solutions
Translate digital services requirements into actionable technical architectures, diagrams, and blueprints aligned with project priorities, risk, and total cost of ownership
Contribute to the development of proposals and presentations in support of opportunities being pursued by defining technical solutions, coordinating with the assigned Coforma Proposal Manager in solutioning efforts and taking part in the delivery of presentations to government clients
Support product teams in all solicitation-related activities such as design and code challenges, technical presentations, oral presentations, etc
Design and architect end-to-end solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices in digital services, ensuring technical feasibility, scalability, and security while highlighting Coforma’s unique capabilities and differentiators
Develop technical roadmaps and provide strategic guidance to ensure alignment with organizational goals and client needs
Lead the evaluation and selection of technology stacks, tools, and frameworks that best suit a solicitation’s stated requirements
Serve as the technical subject matter expert in the development of client and market penetration strategies by analyzing and designing solutions to meet target client requirements and objectives, staying up to date on public sector trends and the latest innovations
Mentor and guide our teams (Growth, Design and Research, Engineering, Product, and Project Management) on systems thinking and solutions architecture to foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence through creative strategies aligned to active solicitations
Assist in transition management during contract start-up, providing technical solution consulting as well as supporting other client-facing requirements as needed
Complete new hire orientation training and familiarize yourself with the Coforma Field Guide
Meet key stakeholders and external counterparts
Train on internal Growth-specific tools, learn about the Growth team’s process for pursuing new opportunities, and become familiar with the active pipeline
Review all active proposals and get a solid understanding of the Growth team’s knowledge management structure and practices
Shadow another Solutions Architect (SA) through at least one proposal
Review past performance and previous proposals to understand key capabilities
Support the Growth team as needed in responding to RFPs and RFIs
Partner with other SAs on developing RFx solutions and responses and help create and edit presentation content
Act as an evaluator and provide feedback for oral presentation teams
Start the initial development of opportunity briefs
Act as a technical resource for the Growth team
Design solutions for RTEPs, RFPs, and Tech Challenges
Take ownership of RFx responses and Opportunity Briefs as assigned
Present solution designs to internal and external partners
Participate in oral presentations
Help develop and extend Growth team tools and processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience leading and working with technical teams across Product, Design, Research, and Engineering in agile environments (experience in digital services supporting federal contracts strongly preferred)
Minimum of 4 years of experience creating and delivering demos, presentations, proposals, architecture diagrams, and products in a digital modernization and technology setting
Experience responding to federal and state requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs) and leading working sessions with multidisciplinary teams to achieve creative solutions to solicitations, engage in thoughtful trade-off negotiations, and enable team members to align behind a selected strategy
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures
In-depth knowledge of web technologies, microservices, API design, and integration patterns
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC)
Experience building and implementing innovative AI solutions
Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including encryption, authentication, and authorization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to nurture relationships to help drive prioritization across multiple projects and create ecosystems of success
Full-time resident of the contiguous United States (must be legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship)
Preferred
Experience with multiple software development lifecycles and methodologies such as Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
Experience leading technical teams in code challenges
Expertise in the delivery of digital services from idea to implementation with both internal and external audiences
Familiarity with federal government standards and regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508)
Expertise in key modern digital services capabilities such as agile software development, human-centered design, product management, DevOps (including CI/CD), API design and implementation, microservices, etc
Company
Coforma
Coforma offers digital solutions for healthcare, immigration, commercial, government and non-profit sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eduardo Ortiz
CEO, Founding Owner
J
Jamie Newberry
Senior Vice President of Delivery
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