Product Convergence Architect

Optimus Technology•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to oversee and guide the unification of two existing product teams into a consolidated, efficient, and cloud-aligned capability. While both teams support the same COTS platform, Feith for managing Electronic Records Management functions, only one product currently operates in AWS. Historically, one team’s mission centered on expanding the capabilities of the other; now, the priority is bringing both efforts together under a modernized and cloud-based architecture. The selected candidate will work closely with the technical leads from both product teams to evaluate current architectures, workflows, and areas of technical debt. They will develop a comprehensive integration and modernization plan that outlines risks, dependencies, opportunities for efficiency, architectural recommendations, and a phased implementation approach for leadership approval. This role requires hands-on AWS experience, strong knowledge of supporting and integrating COTS products, and the ability to drive collaboration across engineering teams, customer stakeholders, and vendor partners. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic vision and practical technical leadership as we unify the two product lines and establish a cohesive forward path. Strategic Consolidation & Planning Assess the current state of two separate product teams (processes, technologies, staffing model, architectures, backlogs). Develop a comprehensive Consolidation Plan including: Overlap analysis and areas for unification Technical modernization opportunities Efficiency and cost-saving projections Organizational, operational, and architectural risks Roadmap milestones for unifying teams and platforms Present findings, risks, and recommended path forward to leadership and customer stakeholders. Technical Engineering & AWS Development Provide hands-on development and solutioning within an AWS environment, aligned with best practices for scalability, resiliency, and security. Support and advise on application modernization opportunities, including containerization strategies and cloud-native re-architecture. Define integration patterns, APIs, and shared service approaches to support a consolidated product ecosystem. Vendor Engagement & COTS Integration (Feith) Coordinate with Feith (vendor) to understand their roadmap, containerization efforts, and expectations for platform readiness. Evaluate Feith’s containerized product capabilities and determine readiness for integration into the consolidated platform. Translate vendor capabilities into customer-centric recommendations and impact assessments. Present technical recommendations and integration strategies to customer leadership. Team & Customer Coordination Work directly with both product teams to align processes, define unified technical standards, and reduce redundancy. Facilitate communication across teams, ensuring smooth adoption of consolidation roadmap. Support Agile ceremonies and help refine backlogs to reflect unified team priorities. Provide clear status updates, risk reporting, and milestone tracking to leadership. Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture. Why us? We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available. Premium health, dental, and vision package Company funded HRA 401k company contributions Employer paid group term life insurance policy Tuition assistance and career development Short-term and long-term disability Paid time off Referral bonuses Company outings, giveaways & more Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.

Requirements

hands-on AWS experience
strong knowledge of supporting and integrating COTS products
the ability to drive collaboration across engineering teams, customer stakeholders, and vendor partners

Responsibilities

Assess the current state of two separate product teams (processes, technologies, staffing model, architectures, backlogs).
Develop a comprehensive Consolidation Plan including: Overlap analysis and areas for unification Technical modernization opportunities Efficiency and cost-saving projections Organizational, operational, and architectural risks Roadmap milestones for unifying teams and platforms
Present findings, risks, and recommended path forward to leadership and customer stakeholders.
Provide hands-on development and solutioning within an AWS environment, aligned with best practices for scalability, resiliency, and security.
Support and advise on application modernization opportunities, including containerization strategies and cloud-native re-architecture.
Define integration patterns, APIs, and shared service approaches to support a consolidated product ecosystem.
Coordinate with Feith (vendor) to understand their roadmap, containerization efforts, and expectations for platform readiness.
Evaluate Feith’s containerized product capabilities and determine readiness for integration into the consolidated platform.
Translate vendor capabilities into customer-centric recommendations and impact assessments.
Present technical recommendations and integration strategies to customer leadership.
Work directly with both product teams to align processes, define unified technical standards, and reduce redundancy.
Facilitate communication across teams, ensuring smooth adoption of consolidation roadmap.
Support Agile ceremonies and help refine backlogs to reflect unified team priorities.
Provide clear status updates, risk reporting, and milestone tracking to leadership.