Principal Architect

Posted on 9/26/2023

INACTIVE

51-200 employees

Provides healthcare IT, cybersecurity, and telecommunications solutions

Company Overview

eSimplicity, established in 2016, has carved a niche for itself in the realm of Healthcare IT, Cybersecurity, and Telecommunications, delivering solutions that enhance the quality of life for millions of Americans and safeguard national interests. The company's commitment to technical excellence is evident in its development of modern systems that improve healthcare quality, expand coverage, and reduce costs, while its telecommunications team aids the Department of Defense in implementing spectrum management. The culture at eSimplicity fosters dedication and resilience, as demonstrated by the team's willingness to work flexible hours and maintain professionalism in the face of challenges, earning recognition and appreciation from leadership.

Cybersecurity

Consulting

Aerospace

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

2016

Headquarters

Silver Spring, Maryland

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 45%

1 year growth

↑ 95%

2 year growth

↑ 205%

Locations

Remote

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

AWS

JavaScript

Git

MongoDB

React.js

REST APIs

Terraform

Python

Ansible

CategoriesNew

Software Engineering

Requirements

Education Required: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline. With eight years of general information technology experience and at least four years of specialized experience, a degree is not required
Minimum/General Experience: Minimum of 4 years of system architecture experience
Minimum of 10 plus YOS
10+ years software engineering experience across object-oriented-programming languages (preferred JavaScript, C#, Python)
4+ years of system architecture experience
AWS Certified, CCIE, CCNA, ITIL
Strong experience in Javascript (React), C#/.Net (Blazor), Python, SQLServer, and MongoDB
Thorough understanding of AWS infrastructure and services including but not limited to VPC, Security Groups, IAM, Cloud Formations, EC2, etc
Prior experience developing real-time, event-drivenarchitecturesand secure RESTful API Services
Experience with networking principles and technologies (DNS, Load Balancers, Reverse Proxies)
Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Cloud Formations, Ansible, and similar tools from the network level up through the application provisioning level
Knowledgeable with leading CI/CD tools (e.g.Github Actions) and best practices
Knowledgeable with leading Observability Best Practices
Ability to develop comprehensive project documentation, such as playbooks, how-to docs, design docs, presentations
Hands-on knowledge of current technology standards/trends coupled with a desire to continually expand personal knowledge/skills
Strong analytical problem-solving ability, and an ability to manage change and cope with complex and ambiguous situations
Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to tailor communication to all levels of an organization and an ability to establish and maintain relationships with other business and technology leaders
Proven ability to work collaboratively with others in cross-functional teams
Proven ability to lead architectural improvements through influence

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning, architecture, and design of customer projects
Develop and maintain the strategic Cloud IT solutions to address the future needs and plans for enterprise architecture, platforms, technologies, and tools required to sustain a high level of application performance
Architect and managea real-time, event-driven system, with observability tools
Develop secure RESTful API Services
Build strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
Cultivateinnovation allowing for new and better ways for the company to be successful
Collaborate well with cross functional executive-level peers; able to drive decisions when consensus is lacking
Develop technical roadmapand evolve it
Supportefforts to improve data architectures, data pipelines, data security, data models and database designs
Setand enforcebest practices and coding standards that promote code reusability, maintainability, and performance

Desired Qualifications

Experience with FHIR standards, FHIR profiles, FHIR Questionnaires, or Message Mapping Guide Authoring Tool (MMG AT) specifications is a plus

eSimplicity is modern digital services company that delivers innovative federal and commercial IT solutions designed to improve the health and lives of millions of Americans while defending our national interests. Our solutions and services improve healthcare for 100+ million Americans, protect our borders, and defend our country by supporting and innovating with the Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. Our team of 200+ engineers, designers and strategists relentlessly challenge the status quos, build consensus and collaborate to deliver new solutions with an unwavering focus on the user experience from start to finish.

The Principal Architectdesigns, implements, and maintains application systems and/or Cloud IT infrastructure, providing an architectural framework for information system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts. They understand user and process requirements and ensurethose requirements can be achieved through high quality deliverables. The Principal Architectworks cross-functionally with other disciplines to develop road maps for applications, align development plans, and to ensure effective integration among information systems andthe Cloud IT infrastructure.

The Principal Architectmonitors technological advancements to ensure that solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards as well as emerging business requirements. Theyunderstand the interactions between systems, applications, and services within the environment, and they understand the impact of changes. ThePrincipal Architect ensures performance and reliability, enhances scalability, and meets security requirements. They are skilled across frontend, backend, data, and DevOps development practices and are able to conduct complex work.

They are also able to provide input on proposals for new work and contribute to business development efforts by providing practice-specific input. They directly influence our customers toward better outcomes, based on trust and competency, while providing vision for other engineers. They may be expected to manage a medium-to-large team.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the planning, architecture, and design of customer projects
Develop and maintain the strategic Cloud IT solutions to address the future needs and plans for enterprise architecture, platforms, technologies, and tools required to sustain a high level of application performance
Architect and managea real-time, event-driven system, with observability tools
Develop secure RESTful API Services
Build strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
Cultivateinnovation allowing for new and better ways for the company to be successful
Collaborate well with cross functional executive-level peers; able to drive decisions when consensus is lacking
Develop technical roadmapand evolve it
Supportefforts to improve data architectures, data pipelines, data security, data models and database designs
Setand enforcebest practices and coding standards that promote code reusability, maintainability, and performance

Qualifications:

Education Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline. With eight years of general information technology experience and at least four years of specialized experience, a degree is not required.
Minimum/General Experience: Minimum of 4 years of system architecture experience
Minimum of 10 plus YOS
10+ years software engineering experience across object-oriented-programming languages (preferred JavaScript, C#, Python)
4+ years of system architecture experience
AWS Certified, CCIE, CCNA, ITIL

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong experience in Javascript (React), C#/.Net (Blazor), Python, SQLServer, and MongoDB
Thorough understanding of AWS infrastructure and services including but not limited to VPC, Security Groups, IAM, Cloud Formations, EC2, etc.
Prior experience developing real-time, event-drivenarchitecturesand secure RESTful API Services.
Experience with networking principles and technologies (DNS, Load Balancers, Reverse Proxies)
Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Cloud Formations, Ansible, and similar tools from the network level up through the application provisioning level.
Knowledgeable with leading CI/CD tools (e.g.Github Actions) and best practices.
Knowledgeable with leading Observability Best Practices.
Ability to develop comprehensive project documentation, such as playbooks, how-to docs, design docs, presentations.
Hands-on knowledge of current technology standards/trends coupled with a desire to continually expand personal knowledge/skills.
Strong analytical problem-solving ability, and an ability to manage change and cope with complex and ambiguous situations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to tailor communication to all levels of an organization and an ability to establish and maintain relationships with other business and technology leaders.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with others in cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to lead architectural improvements through influence
Experience with FHIR standards, FHIR profiles, FHIR Questionnaires, or Message Mapping Guide Authoring Tool (MMG AT) specifications is a plus

eSimplicity supports a remote work environment operating within the Eastern time zone so we can work with and respond to our government clients. Expected hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern unless otherwise directed by your manager.

Occasional travel for training and project meetings. It is estimated to be less than 5% per year.

Benefits:

We offer highly competitive salary, full healthcare benefits and a flexible leave policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

eSimplicity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.