Technical Architect - Disease Surveillance System (DSS) - 100% Remote

Overview

Remote
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2

Skills

Java
kafka

Job Details

Role Overview

The State seeks an Application Architect to lead the end-to-end design, migration, and implementation of a modernized Disease Surveillance System (DSS). This role requires deep technical expertise in building scalable public health systems and integrating with multiple secure platforms in a government-regulated environment.

Core Responsibilities

  • Architect and deliver a scalable, modular Disease Surveillance System to replace a legacy system.

  • Design and lead large-scale relational data migration and synchronization strategies using PostgreSQL or Oracle.

  • Build and maintain high-throughput data pipelines and real-time streaming integrations using Kafka.

  • Integrate external systems using REST APIs, OAuth2.0, SAML, and secure authentication protocols.

  • Ensure compliance with data security, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), and performance standards.

  • Lead architecture reviews and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams on deployment and support.

  • Implement cloud-native architectures in a state-approved AWS environment, using services like S3.

  • Support 24/7 system availability with efficient error handling, alerting, and monitoring practices.

Mandatory Requirements

Candidates must meet all of the following:

  • 5+ years of experience as an Application Architect leading government or public health projects.

  • Direct experience architecting or working on a Disease Surveillance System (DSS).

  • Strong experience in:

    • Kafka Streaming and Kafka Cloud front load balancing

    • Java applications and system integration

    • PostgreSQL and Oracle databases

    • DataBricks for analytics workflows

    • ElasticSearch for indexed search capabilities

    • JavaScript for dynamic UI components

  • Certified in AWS with hands-on experience using S3, IAM, and deployment best practices.

  • Demonstrated ability to support secure, high-concurrency web applications in a regulated IT environment.

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