Principal Solutions Architect (Remote, select US states)
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Current Openings – Growth /
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Remote
We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and multidisciplinary Principal Solutions Architect to join our growing, distributed team at Coforma.
The Principal Solutions Architect is a critical member of our multi-disciplinary Growth team, working directly with clients and subject-matter experts from across Coforma to ideate comprehensive solutions that solve our clients’ most pressing problems.
In this role, you will engage with cross-functional teams (Coforma’s Engineering, Design, and Growth Departments) and external stakeholders throughout the complete solicitation lifecycle, ensuring Coforma’s capabilities, values, strategies, and proposals are well communicated and aligned with our partners’ needs and goals through clear verbal and written communication.
You will help our delivery teams understand the latest technologies and approaches, contributing to the development of Coforma's future. You will help ensure Coforma's capabilities, values, strategies, and proposals align with our clients' needs and goals through clear verbal and written communication.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, as well as strong communication and presentations skills to guide our product teams and ensure the successful solution of our approach to crafting compelling and innovative digital services solutions.
This role varies significantly from a standard Solutions Architect role. You will not be working from ideation through delivery and will instead focus on early stage ideation on concept delivery via written proposal, oral presentations, and technical evaluations often without the ability to gather more information.
If you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services then Coforma is a great company for you.
$170,980 to $183,340 Annual Salary + Benefits + Growth Potential
Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:
Tier 1: $170,980 — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role.
Tier 2: $177,984 — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role.
Tier 3: $183,340 — Highly-experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.
To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.
The job posting for this role is scheduled to close at 5:00pm ET on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Depending on the number of applications received, the application window may close earlier than scheduled to ensure that we can thoughtfully review and respond to each submission.
This is a US-based remote position open to applicants in the states listed below. Some travel (up to 10%) may be required.
Note: to ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.
∙ Arizona
∙ California
∙ District of Columbia
∙ Florida
∙ Georgia
∙ Idaho
∙ Illinois
∙ Maine
∙ Maryland
∙ Massachusetts
∙ Montana
∙ Nevada
∙ New Jersey
∙ New York
∙ North Carolina
∙ Oregon
∙ South Carolina
∙ Tennessee
∙ Texas
∙ Virginia
∙ Washington
∙ Wisconsin
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
- Conduct technical reviews of Request for Proposals (RFPs), and supporting solicitation materials, documenting risks and mitigation strategies to incorporate into our solution
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as well as colleagues across all of Coforma’s technical capabilities to understand RFP requirements and objectives
- Translate digital services requirements into actionable technical architectures, diagrams, and blueprints aligned with project priorities, risk, and total cost of ownership
- Contribute to the development of proposals and presentations in support of opportunities being pursued (and take part in the delivery of these to government clients)
- Support product teams in all solicitation-related activities such as design and code challenges, technical presentations, oral presentations, etc.
- Design and architect end-to-end solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices in digital services, ensuring technical feasibility, scalability, and security while highlighting Coforma’s unique capabilities and differentiators
- Develop technical roadmaps and provide strategic guidance to ensure alignment with organizational goals and client needs
- Lead the evaluation and selection of technology stacks, tools, and frameworks that best suit a solicitation’s stated requirements
- Serve as the technical subject matter expert in the development of client and market penetration strategies by analyzing and designing solutions to meet target client requirements and objectives, staying up to date on public sector trends and the latest innovations
- Support proposal writing and oral presentation efforts by defining technical solutions and coordinating with the assigned Coforma proposal manager while taking a leadership role in the proposal solutioning efforts
- Mentor and guide our teams (Growth, Design and Research, Engineering, Product, and Project Management) on systems thinking and solutions architecture to foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence through creative strategies aligned to active solicitations
- Assist in transition management during contract start-up, providing technical solution consulting as well as supporting other client-facing requirements as needed
Your First 30 Days
- Complete new hire orientation training and familiarize yourself with the Coforma Field Guide
- Meet key stakeholders and external counterparts
- Train on internal tools such as Monday.com, Slack, Google Docs / Sheets, Unanet, Guru, and Lattice
- Learn about the Growth team’s process for pursuing new opportunities and become familiar with the active pipeline
- Review all of the active proposals, and get a solid understanding of the Growth team’s Google Drive structure
- Shadow another Solution Architect through at least one proposal
- Review past performance and previous proposals to understand key capabilities
After 60 Days
- Support the Growth team as needed in responding to RFIs
- Partner with the SAs on developing RFx solutions & responses
- Help generate presentation content
- Act as an evaluator and provide feedback for oral presentation teams
- Start the initial development of Opportunity Briefs for Monday Opportunities
- Act as a technical resource for the Growth team
After 90 Days
- Design solutions for RTEPs, RFPs, and Tech Challenges
- Take ownership of RFx responses and Opportunity Briefs as assigned
- Present Solution Designs to internal and external partners
- Be an oral presentation team member
- Help develop and extend Growth team tools and processes
Who You Are (Requirements)
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience leading and working with technical teams across Product, Design, Research, and Engineering in agile environments (experience in digital services supporting federal contracts strongly preferred)
- Minimum of 4 years of experience creating and delivering demos, presentations, proposals, architecture diagrams, and products in a digital modernization and technology setting
- Experience responding to federal and state requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs) and leading working sessions with multidisciplinary teams to achieve creative solutions to solicitations, engage in thoughtful trade-off negotiations, and enable team members to align behind a selected strategy
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures
- In-depth knowledge of web technologies, microservices, API design, and integration patterns
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC)
- Experience building and implementing innovative AI solutions
- Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including encryption, authentication, and authorization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to nurture relationships to help drive prioritization across multiple projects and create ecosystems of success
- Full-time resident of the contiguous United States (must be legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship)
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Experience with multiple software development lifecycles and methodologies such as Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
- Experience leading technical teams in code challenges
- Expertise in the delivery of digital services from idea to implementation with both internal and external audiences
- Familiarity with federal government standards and regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508)
- Expertise in key modern digital services capabilities such as agile software development, human-centered design, product management, DevOps (including CI/CD), API design and implementation, microservices, etc.
Other
- Internet: Will prioritize and maintain access to strong, reliable internet for the remote nature of our work, except when on vacation or holiday.
- Security: Will keep the highest security practices to ensure privacy and security of Coforma and client information given the nature of our work, even when on vacation.
- Travel Flexibility: On request and with advanced notice, will attend in-person events such as meetings, workshops, and trainings as assigned for projects that require it (up to 10-15%, with health and safety precautions being paramount).
- Brand Representation: Will represent Coforma professionally and sincerely, modeling our Company Values in all interactions.
$170,980 - $183,340 a year
The salary range for this position is $170,980 to $183,340, in line with our company-wide equitable pay scale.
Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:
Tier 1: $170,980 — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role.
Tier 2: $177,984 — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role.
Tier 3: $183,340 — Highly experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.
To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.
We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Due to the nature of our work with the federal government, this role is required to work from the contiguous United States.
We're Coforma
We use creativity to get results for clients and the communities they serve.
We’ve honed a modern, agile, user-centered approach that elevates human needs through thoughtfully-designed systems and products.
From connecting families in crisis at the US border to improving the way governments consume COVID-19 mobility data through a more accessible and user-friendly tool, we’re dedicated to improving people’s lives through thoughtful technology products and services. Together. Our cross-functional team works closely with each other and with our government, nonprofit, and commercial partners to research, design, and build better products and services.
Coforma employs over 150 talented creators. Our leadership has decades of experience in improving government digital services from a civic service mindset, and a strong record of developing innovative technology solutions for government, enterprise, and nonprofits.
We thoughtfully integrate design into product development. We are experts in leading the design and development of products to meet business goals, build alignment, and deliver value through technically feasible and iterative design activities.
Business objectives and human beings are at the center of our work. We work very closely and collaboratively with our partners, from solicitation through to delivery, to ensure that the solution provides a high level of value to the business. Accessibility is never overlooked in our work, and our iterative approach validates the utility and delight of the final product.
Benefits
In addition to the many perks that come with our remote-first company and culture, we offer numerous benefits to eligible employees. Some of those include:
• Flexible PTO along with paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Internet, phone, and home office stipends
• A professional development fund along with numerous growth opportunities
• 16-week parental leave policy available to birthing and non-birthing parents
• Remote work policy, which saves the average worker $5,000 a year in transportation costs
Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace
Coforma is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other factors protected under federal, state, or local law.
We're committed to ensuring accessibility and equal opportunity and offering reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities. We adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act and all relevant federal, state, and local laws concerning disability discrimination and accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please email talentops@coforma.io.
About Public Trust and Other Background Investigations
Due to the nature of our client and project work, most roles may require a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI), Moderate Background Investigation (MBI), Background Investigation (BI) or other relevant investigations as needed. Additional information regarding background evaluations or investigations can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website (opm.gov).
