Sr. IT Systems Architect

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Lead System Architect to spearhead innovative projects that enhance government processes. In this pivotal role, you'll lead diverse teams, translating complex business requirements into robust applications while fostering a culture of collaboration and mentorship. Your expertise in PEGA and Agile methodologies will be crucial as you develop standards and reusable components, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact government innovation and efficiency, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with PEGA Smart BPM and Case Development.
• Experience in documenting requirements and leading test execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to convert business requirements into functional applications.
• Mentor development teams and assist in project planning.

Skills

PEGA Smart BPM

Case Development

Agile Software Development

Software Testing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) provided pay range

This range is provided by CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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 developing and reviewing 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 developing timelines, forming 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, appreciate collaboration, and anticipate the needs of others. At CGS, we foster an environment where employees feel supported and encourage 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, leading Business Analysts to translate business 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 other product 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 functional requirements throughout the SDLC
• 4+ years of experience with Agile software development
• Experience in documenting requirements, test cases, and training materials
• Experience leading test execution
• Experience configuring and deploying enterprise-level software solutions
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in organizations developing and delivering software to customers

Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) aims to simplify and enhance government processes through optimizing human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver tailored solutions to our clients’ needs. We are committed to solving challenging and dynamic problems.

Over the past seven years, we’ve grown our government-contracting portfolio and built valuable partnerships through honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

We value honesty, professionalism, and delivering high-quality work, fostering long-term relationships.

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

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join our team and contribute to meaningful government innovation!

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For more information, visit our website or contact us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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