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Job type full-time
Full job description
Job description summary: we are seeking a lead systems engineer to support our internal revenue service (irs) client.
The lead systems engineer will assist in designing both new products and new features to existing productsActivities include: analyzing and proposing target state architecture, completing aoas for architectural designs as well as different technologies to achieve proposed designs, working on an embedded team with developers, testers, and business owners to elaborate on requirements, and documenting solution designs.
Location of work is 100% remoteIdeal candidates will be in dc area, but qualified candidates outside of dc will be considered.
This position is contingent on contract award.
Project specific job duties
Support the definition of epics and user stories for sprint teams and architecture for anticipated products and features for web apps and other web apps platform integrated products
Support the engineering teams with updates and input to the simplified design specification report (sdsr) documentation to enterprise standards as required by solutions engineering
Support the engineering teams with updates and input to the interface control document (icd) documentation to enterprise standards as required by solutions engineering
Support the engineering teams with updates and input to vision, scope, and architecture (vsa) documentation to enterprise standards as required by enterprise architecture
Support fdts in the identification of pragmatic solutions to address implementation challenges that arise to minimize technical debt
Support input to- and refinement of the performance engineering model (pem) based on test results for current and anticipated web apps products in conjunction with the performance team as required
Support the discovery of data needs, design of data structures, and data flows, including input to the conceptual and logical design of systems as they relate to both data and applications
Support the development of conceptual and logical solutions for desired products, features, and platform architectures to capture software requirements from a business perspective and develop tangible acceptance criteria for developer and testers to perform in epics, stories, and tasks
Conduct technical reviews on application design artifacts, epics/user stories/tasks, test plans, test results, deployment plans, and tabletop scenarios in support of web apps
Project specific qualifications
Bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university (or additional four [4] years of related experience in lieu of degree) required
At least eight (8) years of related work experience
Systems engineering experience
Experience with api design, java ee architecture
Experience supporting irs environment
Experience with agile architecture
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills
Highly detail-oriented and productivity-oriented
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well independently or in a team setting
Preferred qualifications: prior development experience including knowledge of java frameworks such as: spring core/security/batch, hibernate, log4j, and apache commons, apache camel, angular js/react); experience with uml: use case diagrams, business process flows, and sequence diagrams; understanding of database concepts - experience with solution architecture, system design, and interface design specification documents; familiarity with cloud, containers, microservices, and api gateways.
Additional requirements as per contract/client:
Candidates must have held an active irs mbi clearance within the last 2 years to qualify.
Candidates must be a us citizen or a legal permanent resident (green card status) for 3 years, and be federal tax compliant.
Job summary:
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Work independently to produce it work products including application deployment artifacts that are complete and accurate.
Perform system administration, engineering and provisioning to support automation and certification environments.
Communicate and explain complex systems architectures, designs and implementation strategies to the customer.
Install, configure test and maintain software and system management tools.
Perform triage and fault diagnosis as required to address escalated incidents.
Responsible for the computer systems analysis, requirements analysis, modeling, configuration, monitoring and support for mission-critical applications.
Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availabilityPerform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.
Lead the monitoring and testing of application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.
Create and maintain documentation including standard operating procedures, work instructions, system diagrams.
Work closely with business and systems analysts to define system requirements to meet both internal and external customer needs.
Provide status updates to manager, and project manager on project progress, challenges, issues, and end-user satisfaction.
Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches for system administration tasks.
Write and maintain custom scripts to increase efficiency and reduce effort for maintenance, monitoring and trouble-shooting tasks.
Minimum requirements:
Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor`s degree; or 6 years and a master`s degree.
Maximus introduction: since 1975, maximus has operated under its founding mission of helping government serve the people, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programsMaximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programsWith more than 30,000 employees worldwide, maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the united states, australia, canada, saudi arabia, singapore and the united kingdomFor more information, visit https://www.maximus.comEeo statement: eeo statement: active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforceWe recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our countryWe’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their familiesIf you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the national guard or reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for youA committed and diverse workforce is our most important resourceMaximus is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employerMaximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
