Senior IT Principal Architect

Maximus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior IT Principal Architect to lead technology design for software solutions in a remote role. You will work with systems staff to craft cost-effective, integrated solutions, and serve as the technical lead for pre-marketing and proposals.

The role emphasizes cloud- and security-focused architecture, RESTful services, and modern deployment strategies across multiple teams, with emphasis on Azure and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; 12+ years IT experience preferred and required in some roles.
• Proven ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders and work in fast-paced teams.
• Experience with cloud architectures, Azure services, and modern deployment patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design technology solutions and drive architectural decisions across teams.
• Lead technical discussions, architecture reviews, and solution design sessions.
• Develop modernization and migration strategies for existing applications.
• Ensure security, data protection, and enterprise security standards across projects.
• Create and present high-level solution concepts and estimation models for bids.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure cloud

RESTful APIs

DevOps practices

Security best practices

Architecture reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Azure SQL

Job description

Maximus is currently seeking a Senior IT Principal Architect.

This is a remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the technology design and definition of software solutions.
• Work with Maximus systems and operations staff to design cost-effective integrated technology solutions comprised of both in house and commercial off-the-shelf products.
• Act as lead technical representative and spokesperson supporting pre-marketing and proposal activities.
• Drive the decision-making for technical decisions in conjunction with systems technical staff.
• Document technical strategies to facilitate operational business needs.
• Review federal, state, and company policies to determine applicability to systems functionality, design, and operation.
• Develop strategies to fulfill requirements and assess effectiveness of implementation.
• Collaborate and coordinate with appropriate internal and external groups to ensure the confidentiality and security of all corporate information.

Job‑Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for technology solution bid competitive analysis as it relates to how industry competitors approach technical solution pricing, trends in awards.
• Guide teams regarding estimation best practices, cost optimizations, risks impact and quantification, service level agreement impacts, market or seasonal trends, pricing strategies/approaches, and efficiencies.
• Develop and provide presentations and demonstrations of high-level solution concepts and related estimation models to internal stakeholders.
• Innovate and articulate competitive cutting-edge cloud solutions approaches.
• Strong ability to investigate, evaluate, and recommend new solutions, tools, products, frameworks, and emerging technologies for incorporation into enterprise technology and coding standards.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and develop detailed technical proposals and recommendations to resolve problems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, development methodologies, integration strategies, and enterprise application development.
• Strong experience with Azure SQL and T‑SQL, including database design, development, performance optimization, stored procedures, and complex queries.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, web services, system integrations, and distributed applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, cloud architecture, and modern application deployment strategies.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, source control, automated testing, deployment, and application lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of application security principles, secure coding practices, identity and access management, data protection, and enterprise security standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain technical standards, architecture patterns, coding standards, and development best practices across multiple teams.
• Ability to analyze existing applications and technology environments and develop modernization, optimization, and migration strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, architecture reviews, solution design sessions, and technical decision-making across multiple teams.
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize competing assignments, and manage multiple complex initiatives while meeting deadlines.

Job‑Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• At least 12 years of technical experience in IT including estimation and successful bid development is required.
• Proven experience communicating with non-technical business personnel and ability to interact and work in a team environment.
• Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills to senior management both internal and external including SMEs.
• Ability to articulate and explain high-level architecture and design ideas to larger audiences and stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible and fast‑paced environment across multiple time zones and locations.

- Bachelor's degree in related field required.

- 12-15 years of relevant professional experience required.

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

• short- and long-term incentives
• program-specific awards
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .