Job Description:
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
None
Suitability:
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Solutions Architect
Skills:
Job Qualifications:
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Infrastructure, Java, Microservices Architecture, Microsoft Azure
Certifications:
None - None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No
Job Description:
The team supporting the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AO) Case Management System Office (CMSO) is organized into 16 sub agile teams. We develop integrated solutions using the Agile/SAFe Framework. We focus on software development within AO to deliver systems for the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Portfolio, which consists of mission-critical case management and related software to support federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy court judges and staff and external stakeholders.
The current technology stack includes front-end web interfaces, web services, server-side business logic batch jobs such as extract-transform-load (ETL), and database backends. Developers (mostly) use Windows 10 computers for development and RedHat Linux is used for the dev/test/production environment. The current technical environment includes Informix, Java/Spring Boot, Perl, shell scripts, Docker, HTML/ CSS/ JavaScript/ AngularJS, cloud infrastructure, and mobile and web technologies.
The CM/ECF Solutions Architect will work as part of an agile development team to build and support the modernization of enterprise-class software applications.
The successful candidate should be capable of architecting and developing software solutions in cloud-native platforms and support the migration of legacy systems to the cloud. The duties and assignments include translating high-level requirements into a front-end, middleware and data storage solutions; creating PoCs and/or prototypes to evaluate various cloud platforms and technologies, architecting and implementing cloud environments on various platforms; defining and implementing an end-to-end ALM solution in the cloud; developing and supporting a migrations plan from legacy on-premises infrastructure the a multi-cloud/hybrid cloud platforms.
In addition, the Solutions Architect will execute the following responsibilities:
Research, design, and develop a prototype of a cloud-based case management solution that will support the modernization of current enterprise applications and infrastructure upgrade of the current technology stack which will be secure, cloud enabled, and perform efficiently and effectively to provide a great customer experience.Develop standards operating procedure and best practices, including performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.Develop detail technical migration plan of the applications including legacy data.Participate in an agile team to deliver the full lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, development, testing and deployment.Update and maintain system design and architecture documents.Review and provide feedback on functional and technical requirements.Define and propose solutions for meeting future requirements of the organization.Define and implement and end-to-end integrated software development lifecycle (SDLC) pipeline to include tools to support test-driven development (TDD), static code analysis, code reviews, continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and automated security scanning.Working closely with other government architects and technical leads to ensure system design follows the industry best practices and standards that align with the Judiciary framework.Investing in learning the software development efficiency of the entire office through teamwork, personal responsibility, individual and group training, and process improvement.Recommending coding solutions for other developers to implement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant computer-based major plus at least thirteen years (+13) of total general experience, or eleven years (+11) of experience with a master’s degree.At least five years (5+) of specialized experience as Senior Full Stack Developer with strong background in designing, developing and delivering cloud native applications on cloud infrastructure, software engineering and design architectures, understanding of best practices regarding system security measures, building and migrating software and IT services to align to strategic business needs and goals, conducting research for advanced technologies to determine how IT can support business needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure.At least three years (3+) of experience as a Solutions/Infrastructure/Database Architect with strong background in Architecting and leading the development of enterprise applications.Experience leading at least one on-premises to cloud migration and/or significant Modernization initiative. Experience with Database Architecture and modeling using different types of databases (Relational, Non-relational, NoSQL etc.) Experience with migrating data and artifacts from Legacy (Informix/DB2) to Modern DB solution is a plus. Experience providing operational support for multi-cloud/hybrid cloud platforms.Preferred certification for one or more of the following cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Architect, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect.Demonstrated ability to adapt to different enterprise security requirements.Experience with Java, Perl, Angular, React, and other open-source technology stack to provide cross-platform options implementation.Designing, developing, and maintaining SOAP and RESTful services and in deciding in what scenarios each fits best.Experience with various frameworks, including Microservices, to allow stable and timely delivery of functionality.Experience implementing and supporting DevSecOps pipelines and processes.Experience in Office 365 Online, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Active Directory, and other Microsoft platforms (e.g., MS SQL Server, MS SQL Service Integration Services, MS SQL Server Analysis Services).Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google, and Oracle is a plus.Experience with process design and documentation methodologies, and design and production of quality deliverables, process and use case modeling, business case development.
Communication and Organizational
Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills.Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationship.Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies.Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement.Experience with process design and documentation methodologies, and design and production of quality deliverables, process and use case modeling, business case development.Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.
The likely salary range for this position is $144,000 - $216,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Remote
Work Location:
Any Location / Remote
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards At GDIT:
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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.