Pluribus Digital · 10 hours ago
Technical Architect (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expPluribus Digital is a digital services consultancy focused on improving government services. They are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead a program within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, overseeing the modernization of an automated data collection system for Medicare Fee-for-Service payment programs.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Hands-on experience with CMS fee-for-service data (Part B, Part E, or similar programs)
Prior involvement in federal development contracts involving large data ingestion, modernization, or analytical platforms
Ability to operate effectively in a rapidly evolving environment with shifting priorities and emerging CMS data needs
Strong client-facing presence with the ability to build trust, resolve issues, and advocate for program needs
Experience guiding teams through multi-month onboarding, staffing transitions, or program ramp-up phases
Benefits
Opportunity to earn annual bonus
Robust benefits package
Company
Pluribus Digital
Pluribus Digital helps government agencies deliver public services as modern digital products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jessica Morris
President and CEO
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