IT Systems Architect

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,275 - 163,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading government solutions provider in Virginia is seeking an IT Lead System Architect to oversee application development and mentor teams. The role requires extensive experience with PEGA and Agile environments. You will translate business needs into technical outcomes and guide development teams. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science and strong communication skills are essential. Competitive compensation offered including benefits such as healthcare and 401k.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with PEGA Smart BPM.
• 4+ years of experience with Case Development.
• 4+ years of experience as a PEGA Business Architect.
• 4+ years of experience in leading test execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between Lead Business Architect and ITOPEGA teams.
• Translate business requirements to the application.
• Participate in Agile software development sprints.
• Mentor Software Development team members as needed.

Skills

PEGA Smart BPM

Case Development

Agile Software Development

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

As an IT Lead System Architect for CGS, you will lead multiple teams consisting of developers, subject matter experts and stakeholders to translate business requirements, process workflows, and use cases into a fully functional application. You will use an enterprise-level vision and be responsible for mentoring and empowering the application development teams. As the PEGA architect you will assist in the development and review of technical deliverables. A successful candidate will establish standards, develop repeatable processes, and design reusable components. A key role is to assist in project planning, including development of timelines, composition of technical teams, and leveling of resources.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between Lead Business Architect and ITOPEGA teams and translate between technical and nontechnical team members
• Work closely with Business Product Owners and Stakeholders, lead Business Analysts to translate business requirements to the application
• Participate in Agile software development sprints and sprint planning activities
• Define solution acceptance criteria and assist in software testing
• Publish software release notes and maintain other product documentation
• Mentor Software Development team members as needed
• Participate in and provide support to customer success teams
• Capture functional software requirements and translate into user stories

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 4+ years of experience with PEGA Smart BPM
• 4+ years of experience with Case Development
• 4+ years of experience as a PEGA Business Architect
• 4+ years of experience in managing software requirements through the SDLC
• 4+ years of experience with Agile Software Development
• 4+ years of experience in documenting requirements, test cases, and training material
• 4+ years of experience in leading test execution
• 4+ years of experience in configuration and deployment of software solutions at the enterprise level
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in an organization that develops and delivers software to customers

Base pay and employment details

Base pay range: $120,275.31/yr - $163,230.78/yr

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid level
Department: Information Technology

About CGS

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. We offer an environment in which our employees feel supported and encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Our commitment: CGS strives to simplify and enhance government processes by optimizing human, technical, and financial resources. We deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ needs and are committed to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

We care about our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation. For more information, visit CGS at https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: [e-mail].