Tax Solution architect

ARK Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A government services firm in Richmond, Virginia seeks an experienced IT professional to provide analysis, support, and development for legacy tax systems. This role involves assisting in modernization initiatives while ensuring the performance of mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of tax management systems and experience in Agile environments. This is a mid-senior level contract position, aimed at maintaining the stability and accuracy of state revenue systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, support, maintenance, and development for legacy systems.
• Assist with modernization initiatives for tax processing systems.
• Ensure continuity, accuracy, stability, and performance of critical tax applications.

Skills

Strong product and functional knowledge of Integrated Tax and Revenue Management Systems

Ability to serve as solution architect

Experience supporting legacy tax platforms

Hands-on experience with relational databases

Ability to design and maintain clear, maintainable code

Experience using project tracking tools

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience in an Agile development environment

Tools

Oracle 19c

DB2

SQL Server

MySQL

Azure DevOps

Job description

Will provide analysis, support, maintenance, development and project management for legacy systems changes (IRMS) for the Department of Taxation’s state revenue and tax processing systems.

The individual will support legacy Integrated Revenue Management Systems (IRMS) and assist with the development and implementation of modernization initiatives, including the design and support of interfaces between legacy and modern tax systems. Work will be performed under the direction of Department of Taxation management to ensure the continuity, accuracy, stability, and performance of mission‑critical tax applications throughout all phases of system modernization.

Required Skills

• Strong product and functional knowledge of Integrated Tax and Revenue Management Systems and/or similar state integrated tax systems.
• Ability to serve as solution architect for enterprise tax management systems.
• Experience supporting legacy tax platforms and modernization efforts.
• Hands‑on experience with relational databases (Oracle 19c or higher, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, or similar).
• Ability to design and maintain clear, maintainable code for mission‑critical systems.
• Experience using software project tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi‑disciplined team.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Preferred Skills

• Technical knowledge and hands‑on experience in designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting state tax processing and revenue management systems is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical authority or principal architect for state revenue systems, providing strategic direction and oversight across multiple functional areas.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration