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Technical Lead Solution Architect

A-TEK Inc.

Rockville, Maryland, United States Posted 13d ago
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Empower, Innovate, Impact!  At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission! A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.   Position Overview A-TEK is seeking a Technical Lead / Solution Architect to guide application development and modernization for an NIH customer. The team will continue supporting production systems while migrating approved capabilities from a .NET and Oracle environment toward React, Python, and PostgreSQL. The Technical Lead will turn that transition plan into working designs, coordinated releases, and reliable operations. This position is on-site at the client location in Rockville, MD.  Responsibilities * Lead technical design and implementation for assigned NIGMS applications, APIs, and integrations. * Guide development of React and TypeScript front ends, Python and FastAPI services, and PostgreSQL data capabilities within the Government-approved architecture. * Plan phased migration from legacy .NET and Oracle components. Define coexistence, data reconciliation, cutover, rollback, stabilization, and retirement criteria for each release. * Establish practical standards for code review, API contracts, automated testing, accessibility, security, documentation, and operational handoff. * Coordinate technical dependencies with the NIGMS DevSecOps organization, cloud and platform teams, security staff, system owners, and other contractors. Maintain clear ownership of decisions and interfaces. * Support production issue resolution and corrective maintenance while protecting capacity for modernization work. * Review architecture and release evidence, identify technical risks early, and explain options and tradeoffs to Government stakeholders. * Help validate undocumented business rules and application flows with users and subject matter experts. * Evaluate approved automation methods for generating draft design, test, or HHS Enterprise Performance Life Cycle documentation from code and delivery records. Ensure qualified staff review all resulting artifacts. Required Qualifications  AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification * Demonstrated experience leading the design and delivery of enterprise applications through a phased modernization. * Hands-on expertise with Python services and modern JavaScript or TypeScript front-end development. * Experience designing APIs and integrating applications with identity, data, and enterprise services. * Experience with relational database design and migration, including PostgreSQL and legacy database environments. * Experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS using containers, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and secure development practices. * Ability to lead developers, review technical work, resolve cross-team dependencies, and communicate clearly with program and technical stakeholders. * Experience maintaining production service while delivering substantial application changes. * Ability to meet applicable NIH suitability and system-access requirements. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with React, FastAPI, GraphQL federation, Amazon EKS, and Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration. * Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or comparable federal health information systems. * Familiarity with HHS Enterprise Performance Life Cycle documentation, federal security authorization processes, and Section 508 accessibility requirements. * AWSDevOps Engineer Professional, or another relevant advanced AWS certification. * Experience using automated analysis or AI-assisted tools to prepare draft technical documentation and test assets, with appropriate data controls and human review. Compensation: * Salary Range: $170,000 – $180,000 annually (commensurate with experience) * Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities.  Why Join Us? At A-TEK, you’ll work at the intersection of cloud security, DevOps, and federal healthcare, ensuring that mission-critical health data remains secure, accessible, and compliant. You’ll collaborate with experts in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and data governance to deliver innovative, secure, and efficient solutions that make a real impact on public health.    #LI-OnSite   Candidates may use tools (including AI) for proofreading or formatting; however, using any tool to fabricate, exaggerate, or misrepresent qualifications, experience, or work product is not permitted. We may assess application materials for job-related technical depth, internal consistency, and demonstrated hands-on experience, including through follow-up questions, skills assessments, or reference checks. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process. For security and identity verification purposes, participants may be asked to temporarily disable virtual backgrounds during portions of the call. Misrepresentation or falsification may result in removal from further consideration. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process may request one. A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.

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