Technology Domain Architect

Responsibilities include:

• Develop strategies and reference content and publishing architectures for software engineering teams within the Publications Division
• Play a key role in engaging IT staff and peers to ensure successful product and policy rollout
• Support or engage in the solution design and development processes.
• Provide leadership in the research and development of new products using cutting edge technologies including Artificial Intelligence
• Provide leadership in the research, development, and adherence to application standards, best practices, and patterns
• Responsible for the planning and design of both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure solutions
• Participate in enterprise architectural board (EAB) and other cross-functional technology architecture groups that reviews designs and implementations
• Oversee and approve the creation of architecture documentation
• Support and mentor less experienced architecture staff

Qualifications should include:

• Possess critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong knowledge of content management solutions and content architecture
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and application design patterns
• Proven ability to gain knowledge of new technologies and conduct proof of concepts using well-established and innovative software development tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and confidently with team members, management, and business customers.

DC- or OH-based: This role can be based in in our Washington, D.C. or Columbus, OH office. A reasonable rate of compensation per year is listed for each location:

• OH: between 130,000 & $176,000 per year.
• DC: between $144,000 & $195,000 per year.

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

5 years: Cloud computing and containerization technologies (required)
10 years: Structured content technologies including XML, XPath, XSLT, JSON, XSD, and related (required)
10 years: Content Management Solution Architecture and Design (preferred)