Cloud Solutions Architect - Alexandria
Overview:
Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect. The Client provides state of the art systems on cloud and applications based on products such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle, Microsoft SharePoint, and other web-based solutions.The Client requires support to coordinate with a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) to develop an updated custom production application, which provides workflow and research with the ability to review, disposition, build a profile, and update or nominate candidates to other partner organizations.
The portfolio contains a custom production application that has a central repository for the search and discovery of internal document sensitive data, and associated artifacts, a custom production application, which provides workflow and research with the ability to review, disposition, build a profile, and update or nominate candidates to other partner organizations, a targeting and knowledge management tool, which stores products in a centralized repository making it easy for search and discovery.
In return, Acuity Inc offers a great company culture with wonderful work/life balance and a robust compensation package which includes Health/Dental/Vision, up to $6K training & professional development benefit annually, 401K matching, corporate events/team-building and more!
Acuity was awarded "Best Places to Work" by the Washington Business Journal for over 8 years(2010 - 2014, 2015, 2017-2021, 2023, 2024) and "Top Workplaces" by Washington Post (2022, 2023, 2024). www.myacuity.com
Why Acuity?:If you are passionate about using your skills in IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a positive impact, you might find a good fit at Acuity. We serve federal agencies as a trusted digital strategy and technology consulting firm, providing innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.
Responsibilities:
What you’ll be doing:
- Shall work closely with the various application teams; however, the Client’s project manager will manage the priorities.
- Shall work with applications in the Client’s cloud environment.
- Shall provide support for implementation, design, and building enhancements, in addition to, long term maintenance of a new application.
- Shall design and develop the application in a web environment.
- Shall analyze user needs and develop software solutions.
- Shall design software or customize software for client use to optimize operational efficiency.
- Shall analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
- Shall perform testing, debugging, and quality assurance of the application.
- Shall play a major role in implementing a modern microservices oriented, high profile, mission enabling application used daily.
- Shall periodically work on other systems or tasking, as assigned to support the Project Owner's Portfolio IT modernization efforts.
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated experience developing applications using SQL, Python, and JavaScript.
- Demonstrated experience with Relational databases.
- Demonstrated experience with Version control systems such as Git.
- Demonstrated experience using React framework.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with development in a cloud environment.
- Demonstrated experience delivering solutions using cloud services.
- Demonstrated experience with agile development methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience with working in a fast-paced, technically challenging area; ability to anticipate and manage changes or problems; assess impacts and recommend sound solutions.
- Demonstrated experience with authentication and authorization process.
- Demonstrated experience with Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) security tools.
- Demonstrated experience with ETL of data.
- Demonstrated experience with Data Analytics and Visualization.
- Demonstrated experience with Tableau and/or Power BI Dashboards.
Preferred Skills:
- Demonstrated experience with the Client’s networks, systems, and services.
- Demonstrated experience with the Client’s Authentication and Authorization process.
- Demonstrated experience with scalable computing, relational database services, load balancing, key management systems, autoscaling, and storage services.
- Demonstrated experience with PostgreSQL database, Redis, and SQL.
- Demonstrated experience with the development of system prototypes and proof of concept in order to demonstrate proper application of design principles.
- Demonstrated experience with continuous integration systems such as Jenkins.
- Demonstrated experience providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support to production systems to include troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated experience in full stack development.
- Demonstrated experience with REST services.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) related certifications or other certifications.
Clearance Requirements:
- TS/SCI w/Poly
About Acuity:
Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.
Why Choose Acuity?- Innovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's "Top Workplaces" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish.
- Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
- Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.
- Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword – it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox – it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.
Join Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.