Senior Data Architect

Position Description

Are you a Data Architect with deep expertise in AWS cloud-native technologies looking for a place to make an impact?

Serco, a solutions company headquartered in Herndon, VA is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Data Architect with deep expertise in AWS cloud-native technologies to join the Solutions Architect team to assist with designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures to support the eligibility-support processing for consumer access to the Federal Marketplace Exchange under the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This role will focus on improving operational reporting, modernizing legacy systems, enabling advanced analytics, and supporting enterprise-wide data initiatives in a cloud-first environment.

We are looking for a team-player who is passionate about solving problems for mission-driven initiatives. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms using AWS-native technologies
• Developing scalable data lake, data warehouse, and real-time streaming architectures
• Architecting and optimizing relational and non-relational (NoSQL) databases
• Identifying and integrating new technologies to replace or enhance legacy systems
• Translating business requirements into robust and scalable data architectures
• Working closely with system engineers, analysts, other solutions architects, business stakeholders, and program leadership
• Providing architectural guidance and direction to technical teams, including operations, security and software development
• Providing thought leadership

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 12-15 years of related experience
• Experience designing and implementing AWS cloud-based data architectures
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong proficiency in SQL and cloud-native data services (e.g., AWS RedShift, AWS RDS, etc)
• Experience with data pipeline tools and service orchestration frameworks, including familiarity with event-based processing and model context protocol
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation), DevSecOps pipelines and tools and CI/CD practices
• Background in data architectures supporting different data processing types such as: massively parallel processing (MPP) vs symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Certifications in AWS Cloud (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, AWS Solution Architect, etc.)
• Experience with data migration into the cloud and within the cloud
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Experience with agile methodologies, case management systems, decision technologies, and using tools like Jira and Confluence

If you are interested in supporting and working with our passionate Serco team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].