Solutions Architect Lead

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

QinetiQ US seeks a Solutions Architect Lead with expertise in application development, DevSecOps, and multi-cloud architecture. The individual will lead technical implementation of scalable and performant solutions to meet strategic internal and delivery objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in free and open source software (FOSS) integration, CI/CD pipeline development, and containerization (microservice) technologies.

The Solutions Architect Lead will work alongside portfolio managers to understand operational needs and the business development team to identify opportunities for market insertion. This role requires the ability to understand technical requirements and work as both and independent contributor and team lead.

This individual will:

• Design, build, and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, using a variety of DevOps tools
• Maintain applications running in a containerized environment using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
• Integrate new and complex data sources through workflows performing data processing and standardization
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation)
• Lead automated and performance test activities using tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and JMeter
• Lead multi cloud application deployment across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure
• Design, build, and maintain extract, transform and load (ETL) workflows using tools such as Apache NiFi
• Develop visualization suite using open source and licensed metrics and monitoring tools
• Integrate complex applications with external systems, services, and data providers
• Incorporate new functionality and capabilities to data workflows to enhance user experience

• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI w/ Poly #qinetiqclearedjobs
• Experience generating algorithms for object detection, classification, and semantic processing
• Experience utilizing AI/ML frameworks for model development, training, and refining
• Experience with software development and data engineering.
• Proficient in high-level programming language (Java, Python, C/C++).
• Comfortable in Linux environments (including on-prem and cloud).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• TS/SCI w/ Poly
• Experience with relational databases
• Experience with Apache Spark
• Experience in an Agile development environment
• AWS Cloud Certifications (Associate or Professional)

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.