CDC Foundation is hiring a
Systems Architect

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a remote Systems Architect to design and implement complex technical solutions for a public health organization. This role is part of the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI) and will be based within the Vermont Department of Health (VDH).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience and expertise in system architecture with deep technical knowledge of application design, implementation, and deployment
• Knowledge of technical security and product management best practices
• Knowledge of current industry standards and practices particularly to architect, automate, and integrate the processes that would enable teams to build, test, and release products' features faster (e.g., such as Git, CI/CD, etc.)
• Hands-on experience using SQL
• Hands-on knowledge of programming languages (C# .NET, VB.NET , JavaScript); modern JavaScript-based technologies (jQuery, Razor, Bootstrap, etc.), Mobile development and semantic accessible languages (HTML5, CSS/SCSS), integration technologies such as Mulesoft, Rest API, SOAP, etc., and identity management providers such as Okta
• Expert level understanding of modern architectural standards for Azure cloud-based solutions
• Experience designing and writing automated test scripts for unit, integration, end-to-end, cross-browser, device, and accessibility testing
• Proven experience applying software engineering best practices and architectural practices to product delivery
• Experience conducting feasibility studies, reviewing new application system architecture or re-engineering legacy systems or enterprise level platforms
• Ability to develop architectural solutions to meet complex, multi-year plans, spanning multiple internal/external partners and broadly defined business priorities
• Ability to resolve significant integration and technical issues to address multiple systems/applications linkages, interdependencies, and impacts where requirements are not initially clear
• Demonstrated success fostering an inclusive environment working with and leading professionals from diverse backgrounds including facilitating collaborative decision making and meetings to build design consensus
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in technology architecture with a focus on technical and application architecture, strategy, road mapping, and methodology
• Contribute to and manage the planning, design, delivery, and implementation of user-centric solutions related to large scale, complex products required to meet critical business requirements
• Collaborate with partners to understand business requirements and objectives. Design and develop architectural solutions that meet these needs
• Create system architecture diagrams, documentation, and guidelines to communicate design decisions and best practices
• Evaluate existing systems and technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
• Define technical standards, protocols, and guidelines to ensure consistency and interoperability across systems
• Recommend and implement new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed architectural changes or initiatives
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams during the implementation phase
• Perform system performance tuning, capacity planning, and scalability assessments
• Ensure security, compliance, and regulatory requirements are integrated into the system architecture
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to design and implement robust and resilient systems

Benefits

• Salary Range: $103,500-$143,500 per year, plus benefits
• Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity
• Position End Date: June 30, 2025