Lead Systems Architect

October 2

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SAP • Appian • SaaS • COTS • Workday

201 - 500

Description

• Understand and align technical architecture with the overarching goals of the platform and government organization. • Provide technical leadership on architectural decisions, including evaluating and selecting the appropriate technologies. • Leverage extensive experience with AWS services—both legacy and cutting-edge tools. • Provide clear guidance on when to utilize microservices versus monolithic architectures. • Design cloud-based networking solutions that maximize security, performance, and scalability. • Serve as a key point of contact with government clients. • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, translating intricate technical concepts into clear terms. • Analyze system diagrams, business use cases, and architectural specifications. • Exhibit a track record of identifying areas for architectural improvement and designing innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field • Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance • 8-10 years of experience in systems architecture, design, and development, with proven expertise in AWS and large-scale cloud implementations • 5+ years of leadership experience guiding teams and managing complex system integrations • Proficiency in AWS services, including legacy and modern offerings • Deep understanding of cloud networking, event-driven architectures, and AWS CDK • Proven ability to evaluate technical solutions and lead their implementation • Strong knowledge of Kafka and similar messaging systems, with hands-on experience managing and optimizing clusters in production environments • Expertise in architecture patterns (microservices, monolithic, event-driven) and trade-offs in performance, scalability, and maintainability

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans • Flexible Spending Account • 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) • Paid Time Off • Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development • Flexible work schedule • On-site gym and childcare option