Junior Systems Architect

Sprezzatura seeks a Jr Systems Architect to join our growing team. The candidate will work on a team to analyze and document systems within the VA with the goal of reducing Social Security Number usage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for technology who is eager to grow and develop their skills in a dynamic environment.

 Roles/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of integration solutions between various business applications, services, and databases.
• Help create and maintain integration architecture documentation and diagrams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand integration requirements and propose suitable technical solutions.
• Assist in defining and enforcing integration standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot integration issues, analyze root causes, and provide solutions to resolve problems.
• Support data transformations, data mapping, and middleware technologies in the integration process.
• Participate in the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of integration solutions.
• Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure integrations align with system and application requirements.
• Assist in conducting integration testing and validating that the integration meets business and technical specifications.

 Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Communication skills allowing for both cooperative communication and conflict resolution with government staff and coworkers from a wide array of backgrounds and positions
• Expert with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint) 

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline
• 5 years of experience, with 3 years of experience in system architecture, software development, or IT infrastructure
• VA experience a plus (especially within OIT)
• Must have excellent analytical skills
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
• Familiarity with integration tools, middleware platforms and cloud-based integration solutions
• Knowledge of databases, data modeling, and data integration techniques
• Familiarity with API integrations and microservices architecture
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., Git)
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Basic understanding of software development principles and experience with coding or scripting languages
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and enterprise applications
• Understanding of networking concepts, cybersecurity principles, and system scalability

• Understanding of IT project lifecycle
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse range of business partners and stakeholders
• Citizenship/Security: Citizen/Green Card. Must be able to hold a federal security clearance.
• Veteran Preference: Yes

Location: Remote.

Transitioning military and/or Veterans with IT/IS, finance, and/or healthcare systems specialties are invited to apply. Sprezzatura is an equal opportunity employer and offers benefits including healthcare, vacation, and paid sick leave.

Company Description

Sprezzatura Management Consulting, LLC (www.sprezzmc.com) is a Washington, DC-area Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that enables client success by supplying insight and leadership at the intersection of people, processes, and technology.