Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.
Our multidisciplinary teams use agile methodologies to rapidly and incrementally deliver value in close collaboration with our clients. For over a decade, we have been trusted by both federal and commercial clients to solve complex, mission-critical business challenges. The quality of our work has been recognized by our partners and peers through our inclusion in the Digital Services Coalition, a group of forward- thinking firms recognized for excellence in delivering IT services.
Client Requirements: Applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
The CTG Experience
At Capital Technology Group (CTG), our teams are passionate about modernizing how the federal government delivers software. We partner with federal agencies to build secure, scalable, mission-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact on millions of people. CTG was recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026, and our culture is rooted in our mission. Those values guide how we work together and support one another, creating an environment where employees feel trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.
About the Role
CTG is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the technical approach for a large, mission-critical federal program supporting national security missions, spanning enterprise integration, data analytics, and DevSecOps. This role is ideal for a hands-on architect with a strong data background who designs secure, scalable systems that connect people, data, and partner organizations. You’ll turn large volumes of information into timely insight for mission decisions and bring a strong DevSecOps mindset to how those systems are built and delivered. Own the technical approach, implementation, and system knowledge for the work stream
- Design and build data ingestion pipelines that bring together data from many sources, formats, and systems
- Architect analytics solutions, including data models, storage, processing, and reporting layers that support mission decisions
- Make sure data quality, lineage, and governance are built into ingestion and analytics workflows
- Lead DevSecOps practices across the work stream, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, automated testing, and security scanning
- Stay hands-on in the code, driving development and runtime analysis to ensure the system performs well
- Support operations across multiple environments to ensure system reliability and availability
- Proactively identify technical issues and risks, and lead the work to resolve them
- Lead system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making
- Translate business and mission requirements into technical implementation strategies
- Mentor engineers and set engineering standards and best practices
- Help the company grow by taking part in technical challenges, business development, and recruiting
Who You Are
- Passionate about building secure, high-quality data solutions in mission-driven environments
- A hands-on technical expert who drives development and implementation of impactful solutions
- Someone who takes ownership, sets clear expectations, and delivers high-quality technical work
- A strong leader with sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
- An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with team members and outside stakeholders
- Quick to learn new systems and technologies and to get up to speed on new projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, solution architecture, or technical lead role
- Demonstrated experience designing and documenting end-to-end, multi-tier architectures (application, data, integration, and infrastructure), including architecture diagrams and design specifications
- Strong proficiency in Java and/or Python and SQL
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and data modeling
- Experience building cloud-native solutions in AWS or Azure
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps workflows
- Knowledge of secure development practices and data security best practices
- Strong communication and technical leadership skills, including directing less senior team members
Nice to Have
- Experience with data processing and orchestration tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Airflow, dbt, AWS Glue)
- Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight)
- Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
- Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience with API gateways and service proxies (e.g., Apigee, Envoy, Nginx)
- Experience with search and observability tools (e.g., Elasticsearch/Kibana, Splunk, New Relic)
- Experience with application security tooling (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Prisma Cloud/Twistlock, OWASP ZAP) and DISA STIGs
- Experience architecting AI/ML-enabled solutions, such as natural language processing, named entity recognition, or LLM-based applications (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker)
- Experience supporting federal government agencies
Salary
We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $145k-190k annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect. The final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors.
- Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with 4% matching
- Liberal PTO vacation policy
- Generous Annual Continuing Education
- Annual Wellness Budget
- Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
Thanks for your interest in Capital Technology Group!
Capital Technology Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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