We are seeking an IT Architect to lead technical strategy and architectural design for software and data systems, supporting multiple stakeholders within the VA Health Services Portfolio. This position is 100% remote.
Requirements
- Establishes and maintains IT governance frameworks that align software engineering practices with VA enterprise standards.
- Leads Architectural Review Boards (ARB) to vet technical designs and ensure compliance with established organizational policies.
- Audits existing technical workflows to identify gaps in governance and proposes automated enforcement solutions.
- Designs end-to-end architectural solutions for complex software and data systems.
- Translates high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications for engineering teams.
- Synthesizes complex technical challenges into executive-level briefings for management and non-technical stakeholders.
- Serves as the primary bridge between project leadership and deep-tier technical developers to ensure alignment.
- Leads the development of data models and software frameworks that align with VA enterprise standards.
- Collaborates with cybersecurity teams to ensure 'Security by Design' across all architectural layers.
- Evaluates emerging technologies and provides proof-of-concept demonstrations for potential adoption.
- Drives technical roadmaps for software modernization and data migration efforts.
- Mentors senior developers and engineers on architectural best practices and design patterns.
- Oversees the integration of disparate data sources and middleware components across the portfolio.
- Conducts architectural reviews and approves technical design documents for major system components.
- Proactively identifies technical debt and proposes remediation strategies to leadership.
- Ensures scalability and performance optimization in cloud-native application designs.
- Facilitates technical workshops to resolve cross-functional engineering bottlenecks and design conflicts.
- Participates in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate Discounts
- Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
- Training, Education and Certification Assistance
- Referral Bonus Program
- Internal Mobility Program
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Work Environment
