Principal Solutions Architect – Development Technical Lead

Analytica • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Analytica is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Solutions Architect – Development Technical Lead to drive and guide the architectural vision and technical execution of complex data-driven systems. This position will lead the design and development of large-scale data warehouse architectures and support Agile analytics initiatives across enterprise-level projects. The ideal candidate possesses a blend of technical depth, leadership capability, and certification-backed expertise in modern data and cloud platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading architectural design and implementation of large-scale data warehouses.
• Proven knowledge of and ability to organize and execute Agile Analytics development initiatives in professional settings.
• Demonstrated leadership in overseeing technical development teams, including mentoring and cross-functional coordination.
• At least one professional certification in one or more of the following: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Spark, Big Data, Databricks, or Oracle.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a technical field or business-related discipline.
• Experience architecting solutions in multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS and Azure.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines in Agile environments.
• Expertise in data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.
• Strong understanding of federal IT security requirements, including FISMA and FedRAMP compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the design, development, and implementation of enterprise data warehouse and analytics solutions.
• Define and lead system architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers, and DevOps engineers to guide all phases of the development lifecycle, with a focus on scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Translate complex business needs into reliable, secure, and high-performance architectural designs.
• Lead Agile Analytics development teams, ensuring proper sprint planning, backlog grooming, and continuous integration practices.
• Oversee code reviews, quality assurance, and system integration efforts to ensure adherence to architectural standards.
• Provide thought leadership on cloud architecture patterns and data processing frameworks (e.g., ETL/ELT, real-time streaming).
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms to meet data management and analytics requirements.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees