Cloud Application Architect

Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is a highly respected, award-winning and innovative small business committed to providing high quality strategic and Information Technology (IT) consulting services to government and commercial organizations. Precise focuses on agility and practicality and is committed to meeting highest client expectations and delivering value to our clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Senior Cloud Application Architect to join our team. The architect will work with our federal customers, design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions in the areas of Cloud native SaaS or PaaS applications, MicroServices, AI/ML, Robotic Process Automation, Mobile, among others. The architect will analyze customers’ business processes, system portfolio, as well as technical environments. The architect is responsible for conceptualizing and designing technology-based solutions to solve complex business challenges.  The architect will work closely with and guide the technical teams to implement the solutions.

This position is remote. 

Qualified candidates must have or can attain a Public Trust clearance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with customers, stakeholder and development teams and conduct technology assessments to identify operational limitations and gaps in functional coverage
• Understand customer needs and translate into strong solution requirements
• Consult with executive-stakeholders to define business needs or problems. Analyze problems to advise or recommend solutions
• Conduct market research and Proof-of-Concepts on leading edge technologies and vendor products.
• Deliver an architecture that supports the most efficient and secure designs meeting clients’ business needs.
• Liaise with software development team and hands-on experience to implement the architecture design
• Architect, design, and oversee implementation of end-to-end integrated systems.
• Develop proper documentation on system design specification and development processes.
• Provide technical supervision and advisory to development teams. Coach junior technical staff members.

Qualifications/Required Skills/Attributes of the Ideal Candidate

• U.S. Citizen or green card holder with the ability to obtain, at a minimum, Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, business, management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years of professional experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a related Masters’ degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in driving both the Business and IT strategies to cohesively propel each other
• Deep understanding and working experience in software development lifecycle and services delivery.
• Strong design and implementation knowledge of middleware/interface technologies & methods (API, ETL, ESB)
• Broad IT industry knowledge, deep expertise in at least 3 or more technical areas: user experience, Microservices, Cloud-native SaaS or PaaS applications, Robotic Process Automation, AI/ML applications, Access and Identity Management, high availability infrastructure, DevSecOps etc.
• Expert-level experience on at least one of the leading cloud vendor products, such as AWS, Azure or Google. Cloud vendor certification at Professional Level (e.g.: AWS Solution Architect Professional) desired.
• Experience in Enterprise Architecture frameworks is desired (e.g.: FEAF, TOGAF)
• Exemplary oral, written, interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Able to produce results within a collaborative environment.
• Highly organized and deadline-driven; able to multitask

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc. (Precise), an SBA 8(a) program participant, is an innovative small business with a proven record of success delivering quality services and solutions to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3 company, Precise serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and helps government agencies enhance and expand their information technology capabilities. Precise helps their customers capitalize on the efficiencies offered by technological advancements and ensures the integrity of their IT systems and programs so they can perform their public mission more effectively. The company is known for delivering agile and innovative solutions and specializes in strategic consulting, system modernization and integration, digital transformation and experience, infrastructure and cloud implementation, and data management and analytics.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Training and Development
• Two Innovation Days
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition
• Standing Desks

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Precise is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.