Lead Software Architect – Child Support Systems - columbia, SC
Lead
Software Architect – Child Support Systems
Location: Columbia,
SC hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 06+ Years
Project Scope:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software
Architect to support the development and maintenance of enterprise
applications within the Child Support Services environment. The ideal candidate
will have strong experience with child support systems, functional
architecture, requirements management, and SDLC oversight.
The Lead Software Architect will work across
PACSS, New Hire, and Client Portal applications, ensuring functional
requirements are properly defined, validated, documented, and integrated across
systems. The role will also provide leadership to business analysts, testers,
and subject matter experts.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop a
thorough understanding of PACSS functional and technical requirements and
architecture.
· Understand major
functional areas including case initiation, case management, and financial
processes and how they integrate.
· Identify
functional requirements for New Hire and Client Portal applications and ensure
effective integration with PACSS.
· Lead and
coordinate business analysts, testers, and subject matter experts across
multiple applications.
· Work with
development contractors to plan and coordinate requirements validation, design,
development, and system testing activities.
· Oversee
contractor activities throughout the SDLC and ensure project deliverables meet
established requirements.
· Review and
approve applicable system development deliverables.
· Oversee
requirements management and ensure requirements are properly controlled and
traced throughout the SDLC.
· Maintain and
manage Requirements Traceability Matrices.
· Work with
development teams to validate requirements and oversee application design and
testing.
· Collaborate with
business stakeholders to understand application issues and identify appropriate
solutions.
· Lead the
development of user stories and use cases by analyzing business requirements
and system capabilities.
· Develop workflow
diagrams, specifications, technical reports, and supporting documentation.
· Assist with test
case design, process change requests, and project scope management.
· Provide regular
written and verbal status updates to project leadership.
· Support team
collaboration and ensure project activities are completed efficiently.
Required Skills & Experience:
· 6+ years of
overall relevant IT/software architecture experience.
· 5+ years of
experience working with PACSS or similar child support enforcement
applications.
· Strong experience
with Child Support systems and processes.
· Experience with
Federal Child Support regulations, including IV-D requirements.
· Experience
working directly with developers and end users to define and validate
functional requirements.
· Experience with
New Hire applications.
· Strong
understanding of requirements management and SDLC processes.
· Experience with
system architecture, functional design, and requirements traceability.
· Strong leadership
and team coordination skills.
Preferred Skills:
· SharePoint
· Team Foundation
Server (TFS)
· SQL Server
· Microsoft Visio
· Experience with
government or enterprise application environments.
· Experience with
child support enforcement system development and integration.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a
related field.