Remote Senior Software/System Architect

Description:

• 9th Way Insignia is seeking a Senior Software/System Architect to support the Consolidated Corporate Support Services (CCSS) 2.0 contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• The Database Architect will be responsible for designing and modeling data structures to support enterprise financial and administrative systems.
• This role focuses on ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient database architectures that align with VA operational and modernization goals.
• Responsibilities include designing and documenting system architecture aligned with business goals and technical requirements.
• The architect will lead the development of high-level and detailed architecture diagrams, interface specifications, and integration patterns.
• They will guide software development teams in implementing scalable and maintainable systems.
• The role requires ensuring architectural solutions meet federal security, accessibility (Section 508), and performance standards.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to gather system requirements and propose optimized solutions is essential.
• The architect will conduct design reviews and recommend improvements across platforms and applications.
• Support for DevSecOps integration, data interoperability, and cloud-native architecture planning is expected.
• Monitoring system performance and providing recommendations for optimization and modernization is part of the role.
• Participation in the Agile development lifecycle and contribution to technology roadmap planning is required.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of related professional experience is necessary.
• 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Preferred qualifications include experience leading architecture for large-scale federal IT systems.
• Knowledge of cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices design is desired.
• Proficiency with enterprise architecture tools and modeling standards (e.g., TOGAF, UML) is preferred.
• A strong understanding of system security, compliance, and accessibility requirements is essential.

Benefits:

• Eligible employees will have access to a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• The benefits package also includes a 401(k), Basic Life A&D, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Telehealth, and paid holidays.
• Additional resources include a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Traveling Assistance.