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One of our premier clients is looking for an Enterprise Architect in Richmond, VA (Hybrid) for a contract position. If interested, please submit your resume ASAP indicating (1) current location (2) desired hourly rate, W2 or 1099? (3) Your email address.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
Work with the project manager to ensure all aspects of project management disciplines and ensure compliance with agency specific and 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.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Experience acting as a Technical Lead on a successful large-scale IT project
Extensive expertise in Azure Cloud Services like Azure AppServices, Azure Functions, AzureDevOps, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, etc.
Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript)
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservice architecture, and serverless computing
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AMR templates, Bicep, or Terraform
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in Azure (e.g., Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).
Understanding of secure coding practices, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance frameworks like GDPR or ISO
Proven experience as a technical lead or similar role leading development teams through full project lifecycle
Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum practices, ceremonies, and iterative development
Ability to work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and stakeholders
Experience guiding junior developers, promoting best practices, and maintaining code quality
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Ability to clearly communicate across distributed teams
Skill with problem-solving and architectural decision-making
Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field strongly desired.
Scrum certifications such as SAFe highly desirable.
Microsoft certification as DevOps Engineer Expert highly desired