Lead Systems Architect

About the position

The Lead Systems Architect at Groundswell is responsible for spearheading the development of innovative technology solutions for government contracts, particularly with The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This role requires a deep understanding of systems architecture, technical leadership, and the ability to translate business objectives into effective technical solutions. The architect will guide cross-functional teams, make informed architectural decisions, and ensure that solutions align with government objectives while driving innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Understand and align technical architecture with the overarching goals of the platform and government organization.
• Provide technical leadership on architectural decisions, including evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies.
• Guide the team through solution design, weighing trade-offs between different approaches based on system complexity and scalability needs.
• Leverage extensive experience with AWS services to guide the implementation of cloud-based solutions using AWS CDK.
• Provide clear guidance on when to utilize microservices versus monolithic architectures.
• Design cloud-based networking solutions that maximize security, performance, and scalability.
• Serve as a key point of contact with government clients, articulating technical recommendations effectively.
• Translate intricate technical concepts into clear terms for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analyze system diagrams, business use cases, and architectural specifications to identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
• 8-10 years of experience in systems architecture, design, and development, with proven expertise in AWS and large-scale cloud implementations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience guiding teams and managing complex system integrations.
• Proficiency in AWS services, including legacy and modern offerings.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, event-driven architectures, and AWS CDK.
• Proven ability to evaluate technical solutions and lead their implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka and similar messaging systems, with hands-on experience managing and optimizing clusters in production environments.
• Expertise in architecture patterns (microservices, monolithic, event-driven) and trade-offs in performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (SAP).
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (DOP).
• Certified Technology Architect (CTA).
• Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On-site gym and childcare option