Code for America is looking for a talented Principal Solutions Architect who will collaborate with government partners and deliver technical guidance to transform the way the government delivers services to communities in need.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Solutions Architect with experience leading projects and interacting with customers.
- 4+ years of experience coding backend systems and data infrastructure in an industry-standard language (Python, Java, C#, Ruby, etc).
- 2+ years of experience in applying or integrating emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI models) into existing workflows or new solutions.
- Ability to engage in research to learn about current systems and architecture, and then incorporate this knowledge to design new solutions and new architectures.
- Ability to identify modular, reusable solutions, thinking in primitives and capabilities rather than one-off scripts.
- Strong self management skills and a proven ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Fundamentally curious and empathetic; able to thoughtfully balance partner, user, and team needs and identify solutions that move the work forward towards greater impact.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Tenacity and adaptability; able to navigate relationships, ambiguity, and technical challenges and unblock yourself and your team.
- Passion for our mission of making government services better for people who need them most.
- Fast learning curve and capacity to get up to speed in new tech stacks whenever needed.
Benefits
- Laptop provided
- One-time $700 payment for remote environment setup
- $200 stipend (in first paycheck) and up to $500 reimbursement
- Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month
- $500 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development
- Up to $500 of professional development funds can be rolled over each year, up to a maximum of $1000
- Training / guidance for staff required to utilize AI as part of their role, plus opportunities for employees to gain AI-related skills to support job and career growth
- Retirement & 401k Plans: 100% employer match on the first 3% of contributions
- Medical: at least one no cost health insurance option for full-time employees for employee-only coverage
- Paid sick time; up to 96 hours annually
- 17 weeks of paid parental and family leave
- 3 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
