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Are you ready to design the digital solutions that power America's future? The Social Security Administration's technology team is seeking Solution Architects to lead the development of robust, scalable, and secure applications that serve over 330 million Americans. Whether you're a seasoned architect with deep expertise in modern platforms or an early-career professional eager to master solution architecture, this is your opportunity to shape mission-critical systems at a national scale.
Forget everything you think you know about solution architecture-this is your chance to be at the forefront of a historic modernization effort. As a Solution Architect at SSA, you'll help reimagine and transform a portfolio of more than 4,000 mission-critical applications, bringing them into the future with modern technologies and innovative design. This is an unparalleled opportunity to drive real change, streamline operations, and deliver smarter, more efficient digital services to millions of Americans. Your expertise will be key in shaping the next generation of government technology, making a lasting impact on how we serve the public. You will also play a pivotal role in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance automation, data-driven decision-making, and user experiences across our digital platforms.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level-whether you're a proven expert or an ambitious learner-apply today and discover how powerful and rewarding solution architecture can be as you help us build the future of digital government services!
Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
Outstationing may be available at the GS-15 level.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.