Information Technology Specialist (Cloud Architect)

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, United State District Court District of MA, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!The U.S. District Court Clerk s Office currently is accepting applications for a full-time Information Technology Specialist (Cloud Architect). This position is located in the District Court Clerk s Office in Boston, Massachusetts and reports to the Clerk of Court. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and implementing the architectural standards, policies and procedures for applications and will work with other architects and stakeholders. The incumbent will work as a member of a judiciary team tasked with enterprise-wide application development.How To Apply: Consideration will only be given to those that apply through the court's online applicant tracking system. To view openings and to apply, visit our applicant tracking system at:Representative Duties:Working with other enterprise, cloud, data and solution architects in the implementation of a new cloud-based enterprise compute platform for a critical system at the Judiciary.Developing and implementing requirements and appropriate design patterns that satisfy the needs of the various system components.Driving innovation across the development teams by developing best practices and innovative approaches using modern cloud strategies.Collaborating with technical and business subject matter experts to develop the appropriate implementation strategies that enable the optimal use of modern cloud tools and platforms.Collaborating with other architects across the Judiciary to develop best practices, methods and standards needed to run a world-class cloud system.Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:Minimum of two years of specialized experience in agile development methodologies and executing application architecture tasks within an open-source framework and in cloud services with experience in at least one cloud provider, proficiently defining and enforcing established architectural frameworks and best practices tailored for large-scale, high-traffic web-based and mobile applications, such a Node.js, Angular, ReactJS, Python, etc.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to exercise good judgement and work calmly under pressure.Ability to travel as needed. If hired in a full-time remote capacity must be able and willingly to travel to Washington, D.C. and Boston and other cities as needed for meetings and conferences.Commitment to public service.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor s Degree;FBI Background InvestigationAs a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation, and every five years thereafter will be subject to an updated investigation similar to the initial one. The investigation includes an FBI fingerprint check, and retention in the position will depend upon a favorable suitability determination.BenefitsA generous benefits package is available and includes the following:Eleven (11) paid federal holidaysPaid annual and sick leaveRetirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), which includes the Thrift Savings Plan, a 401k style retirement savings program with employer matching and automatic contributionsHealth benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)Life insurance benefits under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)Flexible Benefits Program with Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter/Parking Reimbursement AccountsDental and Vision insurance options under the Federal Employees Vision and Dental Insurance Program (FEDVIP)Transit Subsidy ProgramHours:Clerk s Office hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Emergency and after-hours coverage are required.How To Apply: Consideration will only be given to those that apply through the court s online applicant tracking system. To view openings and to apply, visit our applicant tracking system at:Applicants must submit the following:• A cover letter of interest indicating why you are interested in this position and what best qualifies you• A current resume• A list of three (3) professional references and their current contact information; and,• A completed AO-78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (submitted via applicant system).Information For Applicants:The District of Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diversified workforce.Employees of the U.S. District Court are appointed in the excepted service, are considered at-will employees, and serve at the pleasure of the Court. All Court employees are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct, copies of which are available upon request. The United States District Court is a part of the Judicial Branch of the United States government. Although comparable to the Executive Branch (civil service) in salary, leave accrual, health benefits, life insurance benefits, and retirement benefits, generally court employees are not subject to the many statutory and regulatory provisions that govern civil service employment.The U. S. District Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the job announcement or to fill the position earlier than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which actions may occur without any prior written notice. This job announcement may involve filling more than one position described herein.The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages.Due to the expected high volume of applicants for this position, the U.S. District Court will only contact those qualified applicants who will be invited to interview.