Remote Systems Architect

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Systems Architect to design and oversee complex technical solutions that support public health systems. This role will play a crucial part in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission through technology architecture expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong understanding of database systems, including relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL server required
• Expertise in data modeling, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data integration techniques
• Expertise in system architecture with deep technical knowledge of application design, implementation and deployment, as well as current and emerging architecture practices
• Hands-on experience designing modern architectural patterns to support delivery of complex and legacy IT solutions that are stable, secure, responsive, and scalable
• Knowledge of technical security and product management best practices
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Azure Platform
• Knowledge of current industry standards and practices particularly to architect, automate and integrate the processes that would enable teams to build, test and release product's features faster (e.g. such as Git, CI/CD, etc.)
• Hands-on knowledge of programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript); modern JavaScript-based technologies ( Node.js , React, Vue, etc.), Mobile development and semantic accessible languages (HTML5, CSS/SCSS)
• Expert level understanding of modern architectural standards for 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 and geographies
• 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 in technical (including infrastructure and networks) 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 the critical business requirements
• Contribute to the definition, evaluation, and development of architecture policies, standards, guidelines and best practices affecting government initiatives
• 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
• Knowledgeable about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in system architecture
• Establish effective working relationships, obtain buy-in for systems development, promote systems to partners and agency leaders
• Develop and implement cloud strategies aligned with business goals
• Provide expert level support in designing data storage systems including relational databases and data warehouses