Technical Architect (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

Active or recent Public Trust clearance Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience 8+ years of software engineering or technical leadership experience, including leading or supervising teams Hands-on experience with Java / J2EE platforms and Spring Boot Hands-on experience with Cloud-native architectures and microservices Hands-on experience with API design and electronic file interfacing Hands-on experience with Databases (including large-scale or distributed databases such as HBase or similar) Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) Strong experience with containerization Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code Experience working in federal environments, including CMS Strong understanding of CMS SDLC methodologies Strong understanding of CMS infrastructure frameworks Strong understanding of federal technical standards Excellent communication skills

Define and drive technical strategy and system architecture for multi-team modernization efforts. Design and oversee end-to-end cloud-native, microservices-based solutions. Lead the architecture and ongoing evolution of CMS’s FFSDCS platform. Ensure all technical solutions align with CMS SDLC methodologies, infrastructure frameworks, and federal standards. Ensure compliance with federal security, accessibility, and quality standards. Provide hands-on technical leadership, including code and architecture reviews. Lead legacy system modernization efforts. Guide implementation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and DevSecOps practices. Operate effectively in multi-platform, multi-tool environments. Apply in-depth experience with healthcare information management systems, particularly within CMS environments. Address technical challenges associated with processing healthcare and provider records. Ensure all technical work meets CMS quality standards and system development principles. Plan, conduct, direct, and supervise technical work across engineering teams. Mentor engineers in high-quality code, sound architectural practices, and modern engineering approaches. Foster a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture.