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DMI · 1 day ago

Senior Systems Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. They are seeking a Senior Systems Architect responsible for developing enterprise architectures and leading cross-functional design sessions to create scalable and secure applications. The role involves guiding development teams, mentoring junior architects, and ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.

Cyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional design sessions involving architects, product owners, rules SMEs, data teams, and developers

Developing plans for migrating architectures

Developing technical reference models to include hardware/software standards; and

Engineering integrated hardware and software solutions to meet mission requirements

Define, document, and communicate enterprise and solution-level architecture patterns, standards, and blueprints for application and integration layers

Design high-performance, scalable applications and services using Java, .NET, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architectures

Guide development teams in selecting frameworks, design patterns, and toolchains to support reusable, maintainable, and compliant software

Lead architecture reviews, technical risk assessments, and decision-making across application and data integration platforms (e.g., Informatica, PostgreSQL/Aurora, AWS Lambda, S3, API Gateway)

Design secure integration approaches across systems using OAuth2, JWT, and API management strategies

Support deployment planning and DevOps collaboration by aligning CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), and containerization strategies

Partner with business analysts, project managers, and product owners to ensure architecture supports both business and technical requirements

Provide guidance on modernization of legacy applications and refactoring into cloud-native and service-oriented architectures

Maintain technical documentation, architecture decision records (ADRs), and architectural runbooks

Mentor junior architects and senior developers on architectural thinking, scalability, and best practices

Qualification

Enterprise architectureCloud architecture (AWS)Java.NETREST API developmentMicroservices architectureCorticon Rules EngineData integration (Informatica)CI/CD pipelinesDevOps tools DockerDevOps tools AnsibleStakeholder communicationSecurity compliancePerformance designTechnical mentorshipDocumentation

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or three (3) years of equivalent experience in a related field

At least five (5) years of experience in benefits systems, or integrated eligibility systems (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid)

The proposed candidate must have experience performing a significant role in all aspects of architecture-related work on at least two large IT systems

Minimum ten (10)+ years of IT experience in application development, system integration, or technical leadership roles

At least five (5) years as a hands-on application or solution architect in enterprise environments

The candidate should possess a deep understanding of policies from FNS, CMS, MDH, and MD DHS, and should be able to effectively translate policy manuals into actionable business rules (using Corticon Rules Engine) that align with stakeholder expectations and real-world scenarios

Deep expertise in Corticon, Java and/or .NET application stacks, REST API development, and service-oriented architectures (SOA/Microservices)

Experience architecting solutions in cloud environments (preferably AWS), including use of native services (Lambda, S3, ECS, Aurora)

Working knowledge of data integration platforms such as Informatica, ETL pipelines, and data flow design

Experience integrating with enterprise reporting and BI platforms such as Qlik or QuickSight

Experience designing systems with security, performance, accessibility (508), and compliance in mind

Proficient in version control, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Docker, and Ansible

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder alignment, documentation, and technical mentorship

Successful completion of a Fingerprint background investigation

Min Citizenship Status Required: H1B/GC/Citizen

Preferred

Master's degree in Information Technology is a plus

Architecture certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Azure Architect are a plus

Benefits

Convenience/Concierge – Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts that make life easier.

Development – Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities to help you thrive.

Financial – Generous 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools to support your future.

Recognition – Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer-to-peer shoutouts that spotlight your achievements.

Wellness – Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings to support your health.

Company

DMI

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions with a focus on end-to-end managed services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development.

Founded in 2002

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees