Technical Architect – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Technical Architect overseeing multi-team efforts for healthcare data collection modernization. Focusing on Medicare payment systems using cloud-native solutions and microservices.
Responsibilities:
- Define and drive technical strategy and system architecture for multi-team modernization efforts aligned with contract Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Design and oversee end-to-end cloud-native, microservices-based solutions using technologies such as Java Spring Boot, React, Python, Kubernetes, Terraform, and other cloud and open-source tools.
- Lead the architecture and ongoing evolution of CMS’s FFSDCS platform, ensuring reliable collection and processing of:
- Clinical laboratory data
- Medicare Part B drug information
- Ambulance provider survey data
- Ensure all technical solutions align with CMS SDLC methodologies, CMS IT infrastructure frameworks, CMS Technical Reference Model (TRM), and applicable federal standards.
- Ensure compliance with federal security, accessibility, and quality standards, including NIST, FISMA, and Section 508.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, including code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making.
- Lead legacy system modernization efforts, including decomposing monolithic systems, implementing APIs, and migrating to scalable cloud-native architectures.
- Guide implementation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and DevSecOps practices, consistent with modern delivery and 12-Factor App principles.
- Operate effectively in multi-platform, multi-tool environments, ensuring system reliability and maintainability.
- Apply in-depth experience with healthcare information management systems, particularly within CMS environments.
- Address technical challenges associated with processing healthcare and provider records, including data integrity, security, and compliance.
- Ensure all technical work performed under the contract 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 focused on learning and continuous improvement.
- Support onboarding, technical growth, and cross-team knowledge sharing.
Requirements:
- 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
- Cloud-native architectures and microservices
- API design and electronic file interfacing
- Databases (including large-scale or distributed databases such as HBase or similar)
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar), containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code
- Experience working in federal environments, including CMS, and delivering work aligned with SOW requirements
- Strong understanding of CMS SDLC methodologies, infrastructure frameworks, and federal technical standards
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with government stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to earn annual bonus
- Robust benefits package
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