Solutions Architect (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ • Austin, TX

35d • Remote

About The Position

VetsEZ is seeking a Solutions Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the integration of Decision Precision Plus (DP+) and backend microservices within the VA’s Health Service Mesh (HSM). This role will drive the design, implementation, and modernization of cloud-native, standards-based healthcare solutions, ensuring alignment with VA enterprise architecture and federal compliance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, software development, and cloud-native system design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures in healthcare or federal IT environments.
• Deep knowledge of FHIR, RESTful APIs, OpenAPI, and integration with EHR systems.
• Hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot), Kubernetes, AWS, and DevOps tools (Jenkins, CI/CD).
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and policy-based access control in cloud environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar.
• Prior experience supporting VA programs, Cerner Oracle, or federal healthcare initiatives.
• Experience with policy engine integration, OAuth authentication, and observability tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Git, Jenkins).
• Experience developing onboarding packages and technical enablement materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical vision and system architecture for DP+ integration and backend shared services supporting Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) and Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Hooks.
• Design and implement scalable, reusable microservices using modern frameworks (Java/Spring Boot, Kubernetes, AWS) and healthcare standards (FHIR, OpenAPI).
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to gather requirements and translate them into detailed architectural plans and technical roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, system/network/deployment diagrams, solution context diagrams, interaction models, sequence diagrams, and process flows.
• Ensure interoperability and integration across VA EHR systems (CPRS, Cerner Oracle, VistA) and external platforms.
• Oversee the adoption of cloud platforms and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline setup (Jenkins), observability, and security.
• Guide the team in implementing policy engines, authentication (OAuth), and secure service design.
• Provide technical leadership in architecture reviews, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and compliance with federal standards.
• Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation (system design documents, Swagger/OpenAPI specs, onboarding packages).
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and VA standards to propose innovative solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• PTO and Federal Holidays
• Corporate-provided Laptop
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees