Hiring: SA-26-001 Senior Solutions Architect (Data & Analytics Platforms) - Federal Company: Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. Location: Columbia, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 20:31:25 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Data Pipeline, Databricks, SAFe, Spark, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •12+ years of experience in IT, data architecture, or data platform engineering Required Skills: •Design and architect scalable, secure data platforms leveraging cloud and big data technologies •Lead implementation and optimization of data pipelines, ingestion frameworks, and analytics workflows •Provide hands-on expertise in big data ecosystems (e.g., Spark, distributed data processing frameworks) •Architect and support data visualization solutions, including dashboards and reporting platforms (e.g., Tableau) •Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to define data architecture, integration strategies, and performance optimization approaches •Ensure alignment with federal security, compliance, and governance standards •Support proposal development activities, including solutioning and technical approach contributions •Serve as a technical leader and advisor across engineering and analytics teams Qualifications: •Demonstrated experience architecting and implementing big data solutions (e.g., Apache Spark, distributed data platforms) •Applied hands-on capability in data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau) •Prior experience supporting federal programs (DHS, USCIS, or similar environments strongly preferred) •In-depth knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, and system integration •Demonstrated capacity to operate at both strategic architecture level and hands-on technical level •Tableau Certification (Desktop or Server, or equivalent) •Big Data / Distributed Data Certification (e.g., Apache Spark, Databricks, or equivalent) •AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, DevOps, or equivalent) Compensation: •$185,000 - $285,000 / year •Dental and Vision Insurance plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!