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Job Title: Enterprise Architect Hybrid in Richmond, VA
Primary Skills: Enterprise Architect, Technical Lead, Azure Cloud, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, AKS, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, ARM Templates, Bicep, Terraform, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, SQL, NoSQL, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Secure Coding, RBAC, GDPR, ISO Compliance, Agile, Scrum, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Stakeholder Communication, Code Quality, Technical Oversight, Project Lifecycle, Project Governance, Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Status Reporting, Team Leadership, Mentorship, Problem Solving, Architectural Decision-Making, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Master's Degree in Engineering, SAFe Certification, Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert, Cloud Architecture, Agile Ceremonies, Iterative Development, Communication Skills, Distributed Teams, VITA Liaison, Commonwealth Policies, Public Sector IT Projects, Full Stack Development, DevOps Best Practices, Development Team Oversight.
Job Info:
- Client: Public Sector State Government
- Start Date:14th July 2025 - Tentative
- Position Type: Contract
- Duration: 12/31/2025 (typically extends for multiple terms)
- Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid 3 days a week onsite)
- Work Hours: 40 hours/week
- Interview Type: In-person onsite
- Internal Job ID: OOJ - 4030
- Client Job ID: 766936
Job Overview:
The position will act as the Technical Lead for an established development team that is currently adding additional staffing in support of the project. The Technical Lead will provide oversight, direction and guidance/consultation to the project development team throughout the entire project lifecycle through final acceptance of all deliverables. Will work with the project manager to ensure all aspects of project management disciplines and ensure compliance with agency specific and Commonwealth project management and project governance policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Review and validate project deliverables to ensure information accuracy, thoroughness, completeness and compliance. Ensures project has a valid project plan that maintains scope, tasks, schedules, estimates, and status, and that information is accurately disseminated to IT management. Directs corrective actions in any area in which performance falls below objectives. Monitor the progress of the project and provide quick and accurate responses to Agency leadership as to status, issues and risks of the project. Serve as liaison between Agency leadership and VITA in cooperation with the project manager. Assist in the preparation of reports and materials for regularly scheduled project reviews with Agency leadership, VITA, and the project oversight committee.
Skills Matrix:
| Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| Experience acting as a Technical Lead on a successful large-scale IT project | Required | 10 | Years |
| Extensive expertise in Azure Cloud Services like Azure AppServices, Azure Functions, AzureDevOps, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, etc. | Required | 10 | Years |
| Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript) | Required | 10 | Years |
| Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservice architecture, and serverless computing | Required | 10 | Years |
| Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AMR templates, Bicep, or Terraform | Required | 10 | Years |
| Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights | Required | 10 | Years |
| Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in Azure (e.g., Azure SQL, Cosmos DB). | Required | 10 | Years |
| Understanding of secure coding practices, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance frameworks like GDPR or ISO | Required | 10 | Years |
| Proven experience as a technical lead or similar role leading development teams through full project lifecycle | Required | 10 | Years |
| Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum practices, ceremonies, and iterative development | Required | 10 | Years |
| Ability to work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and stakeholders | Required | 10 | Years |
| Experience guiding junior developers, promoting best practices, and maintaining code quality | Required | 10 | Years |
| Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders | Required | 10 | Years |
| Ability to clearly communicate across distributed teams | Required | 10 | Years |
| Skill with problem-solving and architectural decision-making | Required | 10 | Years |
| Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field strongly desired. | Highly desired | 10 | Years |
| Scrum certifications such as SAFe highly desirable. | Highly desired | 10 | Years |
| Microsoft certification as DevOps Engineer Expert highly desired | Highly desired | 10 | Years |
About OP Consulting Group LLC
OP Consulting Group LLC is a women-owned IT Consulting, Staffing, and Training firm. We work directly with clients across industries, with a strong footprint in state and local government sectors. Our firm is known for delivering qualified professionals and fostering long-term partnerships with both consultants and clients.
We promise:
- Transparent pay and low margins to benefit consultants
- Proactive updates on job submissions
- Prompt and timely payments
- Direct access to clients and prime vendors only
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