Groundswell
Lead Systems Architect
Groundswell, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States,
Who Are We?Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.What You'll Do:Strategic Vision & Alignment : Understand and align technical architecture with the overarching goals of the platform and government organization. Translate business objectives into technical requirements, ensuring the solution architecture supports the mission while driving innovation and efficiency.
Technical Leadership & Decision-Making : Provide technical leadership on architectural decisions, including evaluating and selecting the appropriate technologies. Guide the team through solution design, weighing trade-offs between different approaches (e.g., microservices vs. monolithic architectures) based on system complexity, scalability needs, and project constraints. Make informed recommendations on architectural choices to meet system performance, scalability, and security goals.
AWS Cloud Expertise : Leverage extensive experience with AWS services—both legacy and cutting-edge tools—and guide the implementation of cloud-based solutions using AWS CDK. Candidate should be able to architect systems that use a combination of serverless, event-driven, and microservices architectures to create scalable, resilient solutions.
Microservices & Monolithic Architectures : Provide clear guidance on when to utilize microservices versus monolithic architectures. Ensure that technical decisions are based on problem context, scalability needs, and performance considerations, advising on both the benefits and challenges of each approach.
Cloud Networking & Event-Driven Architecture : Design cloud-based networking solutions that maximize security, performance, and scalability. Utilize event-driven architecture patterns to orchestrate complex workflows across distributed systems, ensuring seamless integration of multiple subsystems.
Collaboration & Client Engagement : Serve as a key point of contact with government clients, demonstrating both humility and confidence when articulating technical recommendations. Foster relationships that promote understanding and agreement, particularly when negotiating technical feasibility and realistic timelines.
Communication & Leadership : Possess exceptional communication skills, translating intricate technical concepts into clear and understandable terms for both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrate strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities, with a proven track record of guiding stakeholders through complex technical decisions. Exhibit a talent for balancing the priorities of the technical team with client expectations, ensuring the delivery of practical, value-driven solutions.
Analytical Skills : Demonstrate the ability to analyze system diagrams, business use cases, and architectural specifications. Possess a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and contemporary agile methodologies. Exhibit a track record of identifying areas for architectural improvement and designing innovative solutions that address long-term scalability and security concerns.
Who We Are Looking For:Groundswell is searching for a seasoned Lead Systems Architect to spearhead the development of innovative, technology-focused solutions for our government contract with The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. As a key member of our team, you'll leverage your deep technical expertise to guide cross-functional teams and stakeholders toward strategic, results-driven solutions that align with government objectives. Your mastery of current and emerging technologies will be essential in effectively communicating trade-offs and possibilities, ensuring successful project delivery.As the Lead Systems Architect, you will play a crucial role in architecting and overseeing technology solutions. You will need a thorough understanding of the technology landscape, the ability to make informed technical decisions, and the skill to guide the implementation of these decisions using modern frameworks like AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). Your responsibilities will include translating business goals into technical solutions, designing high-performance architectures, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldMust be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance8-10 years of experience in systems architecture, design, and development, with proven expertise in AWS and large-scale cloud implementations5+ years of leadership experience guiding teams and managing complex system integrationsProficiency in AWS services, including legacy and modern offeringsDeep understanding of cloud networking, event-driven architectures, and AWS CDKProven ability to evaluate technical solutions and lead their implementationStrong knowledge of Kafka and similar messaging systems, with hands-on experience managing and optimizing clusters in production environmentsExpertise in architecture patterns (microservices, monolithic, event-driven) and trade-offs in performance, scalability, and maintainabilityPreferred Skills:Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldAWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (SAP)AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (DOP)Why You'll Never Want to Leave:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansFlexible Spending Account4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)Paid Time OffTuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional developmentFlexible work scheduleOn-site gym and childcare optionThe salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $114,632.00 - $161,159.00.
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Technical Leadership & Decision-Making : Provide technical leadership on architectural decisions, including evaluating and selecting the appropriate technologies. Guide the team through solution design, weighing trade-offs between different approaches (e.g., microservices vs. monolithic architectures) based on system complexity, scalability needs, and project constraints. Make informed recommendations on architectural choices to meet system performance, scalability, and security goals.
AWS Cloud Expertise : Leverage extensive experience with AWS services—both legacy and cutting-edge tools—and guide the implementation of cloud-based solutions using AWS CDK. Candidate should be able to architect systems that use a combination of serverless, event-driven, and microservices architectures to create scalable, resilient solutions.
Microservices & Monolithic Architectures : Provide clear guidance on when to utilize microservices versus monolithic architectures. Ensure that technical decisions are based on problem context, scalability needs, and performance considerations, advising on both the benefits and challenges of each approach.
Cloud Networking & Event-Driven Architecture : Design cloud-based networking solutions that maximize security, performance, and scalability. Utilize event-driven architecture patterns to orchestrate complex workflows across distributed systems, ensuring seamless integration of multiple subsystems.
Collaboration & Client Engagement : Serve as a key point of contact with government clients, demonstrating both humility and confidence when articulating technical recommendations. Foster relationships that promote understanding and agreement, particularly when negotiating technical feasibility and realistic timelines.
Communication & Leadership : Possess exceptional communication skills, translating intricate technical concepts into clear and understandable terms for both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrate strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities, with a proven track record of guiding stakeholders through complex technical decisions. Exhibit a talent for balancing the priorities of the technical team with client expectations, ensuring the delivery of practical, value-driven solutions.
Analytical Skills : Demonstrate the ability to analyze system diagrams, business use cases, and architectural specifications. Possess a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and contemporary agile methodologies. Exhibit a track record of identifying areas for architectural improvement and designing innovative solutions that address long-term scalability and security concerns.
Who We Are Looking For:Groundswell is searching for a seasoned Lead Systems Architect to spearhead the development of innovative, technology-focused solutions for our government contract with The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. As a key member of our team, you'll leverage your deep technical expertise to guide cross-functional teams and stakeholders toward strategic, results-driven solutions that align with government objectives. Your mastery of current and emerging technologies will be essential in effectively communicating trade-offs and possibilities, ensuring successful project delivery.As the Lead Systems Architect, you will play a crucial role in architecting and overseeing technology solutions. You will need a thorough understanding of the technology landscape, the ability to make informed technical decisions, and the skill to guide the implementation of these decisions using modern frameworks like AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). Your responsibilities will include translating business goals into technical solutions, designing high-performance architectures, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldMust be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance8-10 years of experience in systems architecture, design, and development, with proven expertise in AWS and large-scale cloud implementations5+ years of leadership experience guiding teams and managing complex system integrationsProficiency in AWS services, including legacy and modern offeringsDeep understanding of cloud networking, event-driven architectures, and AWS CDKProven ability to evaluate technical solutions and lead their implementationStrong knowledge of Kafka and similar messaging systems, with hands-on experience managing and optimizing clusters in production environmentsExpertise in architecture patterns (microservices, monolithic, event-driven) and trade-offs in performance, scalability, and maintainabilityPreferred Skills:Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldAWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (SAP)AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (DOP)Why You'll Never Want to Leave:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansFlexible Spending Account4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)Paid Time OffTuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional developmentFlexible work scheduleOn-site gym and childcare optionThe salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $114,632.00 - $161,159.00.
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