Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space. 

We're looking for a Digital Solutions Architect to join our Oddball Labs team, developing and designing the technical solutions that win federal contracts and establishing a library of products and solution patterns that work for our broad federal customer base.

What you'll be doing:

• Support pre-RFP capture through solution whiteboarding, customer meetings, and concept development
• Partner with capture managers,  architects, designers, product partners, and engineers to explore new ideas and technical approaches build compelling narratives and supporting visuals
• Support continuing capture, proposal, and pricing efforts throughout the qualification and response submission cycle
• Lead the architecture, design, and build on software solutions ranging from prototypes to production systems
• Deconstruct RFPs, PWS/SOWs, and Section L/M criteria to drive compliant, responsive technical solutions
• Write and contribute to technical volumes including architecture, DevSecOps, data strategy, and AI/ML approaches
• Ensure solutions align with federal IT standards including NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and Section 508
• Build and maintain a library of products, reusable solution patterns, technical approaches, and past performance mappings
• Stay current on federal digital services trends, AI/ML regulation, and govcon procurement dynamics
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and help establish good engineering practices within Labs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What you’ll bring:

• 7+ years in IT or software engineering with at least 3 years in a solutions architect or technical lead role supporting federal proposals
• Proven track record developing winning technical solutions for government clients
• Deep understanding of Agile delivery methods, DevSecOps principles, and AI/ML model lifecycle
• Familiarity with FAR, IDIQ/BPA structures, and federal evaluation criteria
• Comfortable with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and cloud-native architecture patterns
• Strong written communication skills — you can translate complex technical ideas into clear, compelling proposal language
• Thrives under deadline pressure, across teams, and in ambiguous environments
• Communicates clearly and openly, whether leading a whiteboard session or writing a technical volume
• Strong general software engineering experience with the ability to work across different tech stacks
• Comfort operating in ambiguous problem spaces with evolving requirements
• Experience designing and building modern applications, services, or platforms

Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits:

• Fully remote
• Tech & Education
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected]

Compensation:

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $150,000 – $215,000