Systems Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology services company is seeking a Systems Architect to lead application modernization efforts. You will focus on developing solutions tailored to client needs with a commitment to Agile practices. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of technical leadership experience and a strong background in communication and UI/UX design. This position is fully remote and offers comprehensive benefits including a 401K match and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 15+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Track record of successful application modernization implementations.
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and discussions with customers.
• Identify system interface requirements and develop solutions.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Deep experience in developing and managing workflows

Agile delivery methodology

UI/UX and mobile development

Education

BA/BS degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Description: Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Architect at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Architect you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Architect joining our team to help modernize a critical legacy application by leveraging Agile and Cloud development practices.

HOW A SYSTEMS ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Lead/facilitate solutioning discussions with the customer and vendor.
• Identify system interface requirements and develop solution to meet the requirements, including creation of technical architecture diagrams.
• Ensure technical teams understand short term and long-term goals of the program and business efforts by facilitating communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Work with business units to understand long-term system vision and create the technical implementation strategy to ensure scalability and long-term organization growth.
• Help clarify requirements and propose solutions that meet business milestones as well as directing the technical implementations.
• Engage current customers to understand critical needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to achieve desired results.
• Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or actual requirements.
• Lead solution design and the development of key artifacts including, but not limited to architectural models, process diagrams, concepts of operation, etc.
• Will jump in when necessary to help diagnose larger system issues and work with project managers to confidently complete projects on time.
• Additional tasks will include helping to determine high-level and detailed estimates, creating technical workflow and other supporting documentation to help drive the implementation of large enterprise systems projects as well as helping to implement best practices around technical development and deployment.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• BA/BS degree (computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software or related degree)

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of technical leadership experience
• Track record of leading and managing successful application modernization implementations, particularly mainframe to web/mobile environments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (both technical and non-technical)
• Deep experience in developing and managing workflows, user interfaces, decision rules, and data models.
• Thorough understanding of and experience in software development lifecycle and Agile delivery methodology
• Experience and/or certification in Microsoft Azure
• Experience with UI/UX and mobile development
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Security Clearance Level:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Location:

• 100% Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans