Chime is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead the technical architecture and delivery of a complex, distributed integration platform for the Air Force. You will play a central role in translating mission-critical requirements into secure, scalable cloud-native solutions built on Google Cloud, Apigee, and Kubernetes.

What You'll Do

Lead the technical architecture and delivery of an Air Force integration platform built on Google Cloud, Apigee, and Kubernetes.
Design and guide implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud architectures.
Partner with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to translate mission needs into technical solutions.
Support engineering teams in the design, building, and troubleshooting of distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
Guide decisions across cloud architecture, networking, system design, and service integrations.
Design and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows for multiple services.
Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and deliver practical solutions.
Produce clear technical documentation for architecture decisions, system design, and platform configurations.
Provide hands-on technical leadership, contributing to implementation when needed.
Work directly with client stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure solutions meet mission needs and timelines.

What We're Looking For

8+ years of experience in a technical leadership or architecture role.
Experience designing and building enterprise cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
Strong experience working with Kubernetes and containerized environments (Kubectl, Helm).
Strong programming ability in a typed language (Java, Kotlin, C#, etc.).
Experience designing and operating cloud-based and distributed systems.
Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, etc.).
Professional-level cloud architecture certification, preferably Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently with clients while also collaborating effectively with engineering teams.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred).

Nice to Have

Experience with identity and access management tools (Keycloak).
Experience with AI/ML platforms (Vertex AI).
Experience with database design and development.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
Experience with Linux administration (especially RHEL).
Experience with API gateways or API management platforms (Apigee preferred).
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government programs, particularly DoD environments.

Technical Stack

Cloud: Google Cloud
API Management: Apigee
Orchestration: Kubernetes, Kubectl, Helm
Languages: Java, Kotlin, C#
Tools: Keycloak, Vertex AI, RHEL

Benefits & Compensation

Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with employer match
Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Paid cloud developer accounts
Referral bonuses
HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets

Work Mode

This role is remote within the continental United States. You must be eligible to work in the U.S. and meet the clearance requirements.

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