Sr. IT Systems Architect

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

City of Albany (NY)

On-site

USD 154,639 - 223,368

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Lead System Architect to drive innovation in government processes. In this pivotal role, you will lead diverse teams to translate complex business requirements into functional applications, utilizing your expertise in PEGA Smart BPM and Agile methodologies. You'll mentor developers, establish standards, and oversee project planning, ensuring that cutting-edge technology is harnessed to solve dynamic government challenges. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in government innovation.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience with PEGA Smart BPM and Case Development.
Experience leading software requirements throughout the SDLC.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple teams to convert business requirements into applications.
Mentor and empower application development teams.

Skills

PEGA Smart BPM

Case Development

Agile Development

Software Requirements Management

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$154,639.68/yr - $223,368.43/yr

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 business requirements, process workflows, and use cases into fully functional applications. 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. Key responsibilities include project planning, developing timelines, assembling technical teams, and resource leveling.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. We seek candidates excited to contribute to government innovation, value collaboration, and anticipate the needs of others. We offer an environment that supports professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

Act as the liaison between Lead Business Architect and ITOPEGA teams, translating between technical and non-technical team members
Work closely with Business Product Owners and Stakeholders, lead Business Analysts to translate requirements into applications
Participate in Agile software development sprints and planning activities
Define solution acceptance criteria and assist in software testing
Publish software release notes and maintain documentation
Mentor software development team members as needed
Support 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 managing software requirements throughout the SDLC
4+ years of experience with Agile development
Experience documenting requirements, test cases, and training materials
Experience leading test execution
Experience configuring and deploying enterprise-level software solutions
Strong communication skills

Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) aims to simplify and enhance government processes through innovative use of technology and talented personnel. We are committed to solving challenging problems with honesty, professionalism, and quality work. We value honesty, professionalism, and quality in our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

CGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join us in meaningful government innovation! Explore additional opportunities on our Job Board or visit our website. For inquiries, contact: info@cgsfederal.com.

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