IT Systems Architect

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an IT Lead System Architect in Virginia to lead multiple development teams. You will translate business requirements into an enterprise-grade application, mentor staff, and establish reusable components and standards.

PEGA architecture experience is essential. The role requires collaboration with business product owners and stakeholders, contributing to Agile sprints and planning, and supporting customer success teams.

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 SDLC.
• 4+ years in Agile software development.
• 4+ years in documenting requirements, test cases, and training material.
• 4+ years leading test execution.
• 4+ years configuring and deploying enterprise software solutions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in delivering software to customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams of developers, SMEs, and stakeholders to translate requirements into a functioning application.
• Mentor development teams and publish release notes and documentation.
• Define solution acceptance criteria and assist in software testing.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into applications.
• Support customer success teams and participate in Agile sprints and planning.
• Capture functional requirements and translate into user stories.

Skills

Liaison l between architecture and ITO

Business-IT translation

Agile sprint participation

Acceptance criteria definition

Software testing support

Mentoring developers

Customer success collaboration

User story translation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PEGA Smart BPM

Case Development

PEGA Business Architect

Job description

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

As an IT Lead System Architect for CGS, you will lead multiple teams consisting of developers, subject matter experts and stakeholders to convert the 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 have the ability to establish standards, develop repeatable processes, and design reusable components. A key role for this job is to assist in project planning, including development of timelines, composition of technical teams, and leveling of resources.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government’s most dynamic problems with cutting edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates that are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• ActastheliaisonbetweenLeadBusinessArchitectandITOPEGAteamsandhaveabilitytotranslatebetweentechnicalandnontechnicalteammembers
• WorkcloselywithBusinessProductOwnersandStakeholders,LeadBusinessAnalyststotranslatethebusinessrequirementstoapplication
• ParticipateinAgilesoftwaredevelopmentsprintsandsprintplanningactivities
• Definesolutionacceptancecriteriaandassistinsoftwaretesting
• Publishsoftwarereleasenotesandmaintainotherproductdocumentation
• MentorSoftwareDevelopmentteammembersasneeded
• Participateinandprovidesupporttocustomersuccessteams
• Capturefunctionalsoftwarerequirementsandtranslateintouserstories

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 managingsoftwarefunctionalrequirementsthroughouttheSDLC
• 4+ years of experience in Agile Software Development
• 4+ years of experience in documentation of 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
• Experienceinanorganizationthatdevelopsanddeliverssoftwaretocustomers

Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we 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 their 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!

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https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

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