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Job Details
Role: Lead Back-End Solution Architect
Location: Mclean, VA
EXP:10+ Years
Requirements
We are seeking a hands-on Tech Lead / Solution Architect to lead backend architecture and solution design The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in Java, Python/Pyspark, AWS, and microservices architecture, coupled with deep domain experience in the mortgage industry.
· Lead design and implementation of scalable microservice-based backend architectures.
· Define and enforce solution architecture and security architecture patterns across platforms.
· Collaborate with product and data teams to design and optimize data architecture and integration patterns.
· Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
· Partner with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives.
· Evaluate new technologies and drive modernization efforts within the backend ecosystem.
· 10+ years of progressive backend engineering and architecture experience.
· Strong hands-on expertise with:
o Java+Spring Boot
o Python/PySpark
o PostgreSQL, MongoDB
o AWS cloud services
· Proven experience designing microservices and data-driven architectures.
· Strong understanding of security design patterns and compliance considerations.
· Prior experience within the mortgage, financial services, or housing industry is highly preferred.
· Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
· Experience leading multi-pod Agile teams in a complex enterprise environment.
· Exposure to CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
· AWS Certification (Architect or Developer) is a plus.