What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Architect position at Stellar Professionals LLC?
Job Details
Location & Work Arrangement
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week).
- Contract: This is a 12-month Contract with the possibility of extension.
- Mode of Interview: 1 round, Virtual/Online.
- Candidate Requirement: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.
Primary Responsibilities
Architecture & Modernization Leadership
- Design & Architecture: Lead the technical design and architecture of modernized IT systems supporting the SNAP and TANF programs.
- Project Oversight: Oversee technical planning, system integration, and the development lifecycle (SDLC) for Economic Services modernization efforts.
- Requirements & Workflow: Lead the team effort to supply new user stories or use cases by analyzing requirements, constructing workflow charts and diagrams, studying system capabilities, and writing specifications.
Compliance, Vendor, & Team Management
- Federal Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with federal requirements, including the APD (Advance Planning Document) process and security standards.
- Vendor & Integration: Provide technical leadership in the coordination and project implementation with 3rd party vendors. Lead efforts in API Modernization and oversee UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and integration of third-party APIs.
- Mentorship & Standards: Mentor Business Analysts and developers to ensure adherence to established architectural standards and best practices.
Required & Preferred Expertise
| Skill Area | Minimum Experience | Key Expertise & Knowledge |
| Architecture | 8 Years | Experience in Enterprise Software Architecture. |
| Project Leadership | 8 Years | Experience in Technical Project Leadership and managing the SDLC. |
| Systems/Concepts | N/A | Strong understanding of System Engineering Concepts, modeling techniques, and methods. |
| Domain (Preferred) | N/A | Experience with Human Services Systems (e.g., SNAP, TANF, Child Welfare). |
| Compliance (Preferred) | N/A | Familiarity with State/federal compliance (e.g., NIST, FISMA, APD). Understanding of Data Privacy Laws (PII, PHI). |
| Soft Skills | N/A | Strong initiative, technical writing, and communication skills for diverse audiences. |
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.